Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
Pupates in a cocoon either amongst the seedheads of the food plant or attached to a nearby fence or wall.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea), Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)
Flying: Two generations, late May-July and July-August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Shingle beaches and other areas with bare ground.

Regional Information

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73.059 (BF2223) Toadflax Brocade Calophasia lunula, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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