Description

Wingspan 13 - 15mm. The fore-wings are dark brown with a broad yellow blotch across the centres. Very similar to D. flavidorsana, which has a slightly narrower yellow blotch.

Habitat

Meadows, rough ground and grassy areas where ox-eye daisy grows, the food-plant of the caterpillars. D. flavidorsana feeds on the roots of tansy.

Status and distribution

Local but widespread across southern Britain. Uncommon and local in Nottinghamshire. Recorded at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

June to August.