Description
Wingspan 40mm. The fore-wings are grey-brown with a broad golden-yellow bar. They also have a kidney mark and oval mark on the golden bar.
Habitat
Woodland edge, grasslands and marshes. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of thistles, burdocks, figworts, ragworts and hemp-agrimony.
Status and Distribution
Common and widespread throughout most of Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best Time to See
August to September.
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