Campion (Sideridis rivularis (=Hadena), (Fabricius, 1775))

General Information

This species has a purple-pink marbling when freshly emerged.

Pupates in loose soil.

Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Campion (Silene dioica), White Campion (Silene latifolia), Sea Campion (Silene uniflora), Ragged-Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open grassy areas, fens, scrub, open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Lychnis Hadena bicruris

09955 Campion Sideridis rivularis (=Hadena), (Fabricius, 1775)

BF2166 (ABH73.276)