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Description:
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Woodland and open areas.
Caterpillars of this species feed inside the seed capsules, and on the flowers of Common Hemp Nettle
14 - 18 mm
June - July.
Rather similar in appearance to The Rivulet (P. affiniata). It can
usually be distinguished by the double indentation on the white band of
the forewing which is normally single in affiniata. It is also
generally slightly smaller.
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