Eupoecilia angustana
Eupoecilia angustana
49.111 BF954
Wingspan 10-15 mm.
A small, brightly-coloured species, which occurs over much of Britain, comprising two forms, with a third in Shetland considered a subspecies.
The nominate form angustana occurs in woodland edges, meadows and similar locations, and feeds on a variety of plants including plantain (Plantagoand yarrow (Achillea). The f. fasciella is found on heathland, and feeds on heather (Calluna).
The flight period is from June to September.
A small, brightly-coloured species, which occurs over much of Britain, comprising two forms, with a third in Shetland considered a subspecies.
The nominate form angustana occurs in woodland edges, meadows and similar locations, and feeds on a variety of plants including plantain (Plantagoand yarrow (Achillea). The f. fasciella is found on heathland, and feeds on heather (Calluna).
The flight period is from June to September.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 34 |
| June | 230 |
| July | 197 |
| August | 264 |
| September | 41 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
