STREAK |
CHESIAS LEGATELLA |
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| Fig 1 |
ADULT: Wingspan 35-38mm. The rounded forewings with the brownish-grey ground colour and predominant pale streak running through coupled with the tent-like resting posture make this a readily identifiable species. CHRYSALIS: Pupates in cocoon below ground. LARVA: Feeds on Broom and Tree Lupin. BEHAVIOUR: Attracted to light. HABITAT: Hedgerows, open woodlands, heathland and dunes systems. FLIGHT PERIOD: Resident. September to October. STATUS: Resident. Patchy distribution throughout but frequent where larval foodplant occurs. |