Rivulet (Perizoma affinitata, (Stephens, 1831))

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

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Campion (Silene dioica)
Flying: Two generations, late May-mid July and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland margins, hedgerows and grassy embankments.

Regional Information

Recorded in 8 (3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 May to 08 August

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1802 (ABH70.132) Rivulet Perizoma affinitata, (Stephens, 1831)

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