2364 Frosted Orange Gortyna flavago ABH 73.121
Denis & Schiffermüller , 1775

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Wingspan 32-42 mm.

Phenology August to October.

Description

Life Cycle Larvae feed inside ibroad e stems of thistle (Carduus spp) and burdock (Arctium), pupating within the stem.

Habitat Common in rough grassland, woodland, waste ground, fens, marshes and garden

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