Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

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

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola), Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Disturbed ground, road verges, rough open ground and brown-field sites.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

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73.280 (BF2165) Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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