Identification

The grey cross-band which is broad and kinked at the costa is diagnostic. Care required to separate from Toadflax Pux which is smaller, neater and flies later, and, also Barred Carpet which is rare here.

Recording method

Adults can be disturbed by day from foxgloves, comes readily to light.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa. Larvae are present July to mid-August.

Larval foodplants

The larvae feed on the stamens of Foxglove.

Habitat

A wide variety of sites wherever the foodplant is.

History

First recorded for Dumfries and Galloway in 1870 for VC73 in Colvend parish by White, in 1898 for VC74 at Corsemalzie by Gordon, and in 1951 for VC72 at Tynron by Duncan.