Varied Coronet (Hadena compta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

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

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Sweet-William (Dianthus barbatus), Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris)
Flying: One/two generations, June-July and September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, grassland, fens and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Marbled Coronet Hadena confusa

73.282 (BF2170) Varied Coronet Hadena compta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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