Pale Shining Brown (Polia bombycina, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Flying: One generation, early June-mid July
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Open light chalky soils, rough scrubby grassland and open woodland.

Regional Information

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73.259 (BF2148) Pale Shining Brown Polia bombycina, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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