Clouded Buff (Diacrisia sannio, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
The males of this species are active during the day. The females are more docile and mainly nocturnal.

Pupates on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 19-22mm. F 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella), Devil's-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis), Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One/two generations, June-July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Heathland, moorland, grassland and woodland.

Regional Information

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72.023 (BF2059) Clouded Buff Diacrisia sannio, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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