Larva on Ploughman's Spikenard - Feeding damage (wilted central leaves, black/brown frass) is shown on the right, and the exposed larva (once the wilted leaves were removed) on the left - Aston Rowant NNR - Oxfordshire - 09/04/2021
Habitat - Ploughman's Spikenard growing on a steep, eroding bank - Aston Rowant NNR - Oxfordshire - 09/04/2021 - Good numbers of larvae were found here in one of the only extensive patches of foodplant on the site, with relative ease.