Red Sword-grass (Xylena vetusta, (Hübner, [1813]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 24-29mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus), sedges (Carex spp.), rushes (Juncus spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, September-November and March-late May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Moorland, heathland, damp woodland and marshes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 October to 08 October

Similar Species

Sword-grass Xylena exsoleta

2241 (ABH73.209) Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta, (Hübner, [1813])

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