Viper's Bugloss (Hadena irregularis, (Hufnagel, 1766))

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

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Spanish Catchfly (Silene otites)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
National status: Extinct

Habitat

Road verges, open grassland and woodland edges.

Regional Information

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73.287 (BF2168) Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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