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PICTURE: Seen at Little Scrubs Meadow, Chambers Farm Wood, Lincolnshire, May 2011.

DISTRIBUTION: This moth is widespread and fairly common in suitable area's of England, Wales and Ireland. In Scotland it is localised and scarcer, and is found as far north as Ross-shire.

WING SPAN: 30 to 34mm.                                   STATUS: Resident.         

FLIGHT PERIOD: May and June.                         LARVAL PERIOD: July to September.

HABITAT: Grassy area's with an abundance of wild flowers, such as downland, heathland, railway and road embankments, woodland rides and clearings.

FOOD PLANT/S: Various species of coarse grasses and Common Reed.                                           

SIMILAR SPECIES: No similar species.

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