Ethmia bipunctella
Ethmia bipunctella
33.006 BF720
Wingspan 19-28 mm.
In Britain, this species is restricted to a few areas of coastal shingle in the south-east of England. There are some older records from more inland localities which may refer to migrants.
The main flight period is May and June, but there is also a partial second generation in the autumn.
Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) is the larval foodplant in this country, both flowers and leaves being consumed.
In Britain, this species is restricted to a few areas of coastal shingle in the south-east of England. There are some older records from more inland localities which may refer to migrants.
The main flight period is May and June, but there is also a partial second generation in the autumn.
Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) is the larval foodplant in this country, both flowers and leaves being consumed.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 6 |
| August | 23 |
| September | 3 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
