Identification

Smaller than the Rivulet and with two small indentations on the basal side of the white cross-line as against one on the Rivulet.

Recording method

Comes to light.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larvae are present from July to early September.

Larval foodplants

Larvae feed on Common Hemp-nettle flowers and seeds.

Habitat

A wide variety of habitats.

History

First recorded for Dumfries and Galloway in 1820 in VC72 at Raehills by Little, in 1862 for VC73 near Dalskairth by Lennon and in 1899 for VC74 near Montreith by Morton.