Campion (Sideridis rivularis (=Hadena), (Fabricius, 1775))

General Information
This species has a purple-pink marbling when freshly emerged.

Pupates in loose soil.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Campion (Silene dioica), White Campion (Silene latifolia), Sea Campion (Silene uniflora), Ragged-Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open grassy areas, fens, scrub, open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Lychnis Hadena bicruris

73.276 (BF2166) Campion Sideridis rivularis (=Hadena), (Fabricius, 1775)

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