Lychnis (Hadena bicruris, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found feeding during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Campion (Silene dioica), White Campion (Silene latifolia), Sea Campion (Silene uniflora), Sweet-William (Dianthus barbatus)
Flying: Two generations, late May-July and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Road verges, woodland edges, hedgerows and field margins.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.281 (BF2173) Lychnis Hadena bicruris, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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