Barred Rivulet (Perizoma bifaciata, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil for up to five years.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Bartsia (Odontites venus), Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Chalk downland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 24 (8.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 June to 26 August

1804 (ABH70.134) Barred Rivulet Perizoma bifaciata, (Haworth, 1809)

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