Davey, P., 2009: This sub-species is widespread across central and eastern parts of England and south-east Wales, the larva preferring meadow vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) and red clover (Trifolium pratense), but also eating other vetches and peas. The moth is local in Dorset, and tends to be associated with meadow vetchling growing along railway and road-side embankments on chalky soil, and within unimproved grassland chiefly on ill-drained clay soil, but also along the coast, however... Read More
Recorded in 20 (50%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1970. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats
Forewing:
15-19mm.
Flight:
Mid-June -early August
Foodplant:
Meadow Vetch, Red Clover, Greater Bird's Foot Trefoil
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