1862 Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, (Haworth, 1809)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and very common
Habitats :
In a wide variety, including heathland, woodland, scrub, fens, grassland, gardens
Flight Period :
Double-brooded; late March to June and July to August. Occasional partial third brood September to October
Larval foodplants :
Flowers of many plants
Final Catalogue :
Of frequent occurrence everywhere; formerly overlooked. Bentley, Wherstead, Ipswich, Westerfield, Playford, Needham, Orford, Aldeburgh, Southwold, Bungay, Gorleston, &c.
Wingspan details :
Forewing 8-10mm, Wingspan 15-19mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Unusual form - Ipswich, Suffolk (iv.2008) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (5.viii.2009) © A Prichard
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