Bordered Grey (Selidosema brunnearia, (Villers, 1789))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 16-22mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Heathland, calcareous grassland and sand dunes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in

1938 (ABH70.262) Bordered Grey Selidosema brunnearia, (Villers, 1789)

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