White Colon (Sideridis turbida (=albicolon), (Esper, 1790))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found feeding during day

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Rocket (Cakile maritima), Common Restharrow (Ononis repens), Sea Sandwort (Honckenya peploides), Sand Spurrey (Spergularia rubra), Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
Flying: One/two generations, late May-June and late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal sand dunes, shingle and marsh.

Regional Information

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73.275 (BF2152) White Colon Sideridis turbida (=albicolon), (Esper, 1790)

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