Silver Barred (Deltote bankiana, (Fabricius, 1775))

General Information
Pupates low down on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea), Smooth Meadow-grass (Poa pratensis)
Flying: One generation, early May-late July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Fens, marshes and peat bogs.

Regional Information

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73.027 (BF2413) Silver Barred Deltote bankiana, (Fabricius, 1775)

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