Grass Wave (Perconia strigillaria, (Hübner, [1787]))

General Information
Pupates in a cocoon attached to the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Petty Whin (Genista anglica)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Lowland heath and open woodland.

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in

1970 (ABH70.295) Grass Wave Perconia strigillaria, (Hübner, [1787])

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