Kentish Glory (Endromis versicolora, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This species is restricted to the highlands of Scotland, with possibly still an isolated population in Worcestershire.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 27-30mm. F 34-39mm.
Foodplant(s): Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
Flying: One generation, April-May
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Open birch woodland and lightly wooded moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

1644 (ABH67.001) Kentish Glory Endromis versicolora, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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