Rosy Marbled (Elaphria venustula, (Hübner, 1790))

General Information
Pupates amongst the roots of the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Tormentil (Potentilla erecta), Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans)
Flying: One generation, late May-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Dry open woodland on acid soil, heathland, grassland.

Regional Information

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73.091 (BF2396) Rosy Marbled Elaphria venustula, (Hübner, 1790)

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