Marbled Coronet (Hadena confusa, (Hufnagel, 1766))

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

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): campions (Silene spp.), Rock Sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola), coastal spurreys (Spergularia spp.)
Flying: One/two generations, late May-early July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open areas, chalky grassland and coastal habitats.