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Range
Since the 1930s, this species has undergone a severe decline. It was once quite common and widespread throughout England, south of Norfolk and Somerset. In recent years however, it has been found in just 11 counties and is now recorded regularly from just three (6). Elsewhere it is known throughout Europe (with the exception of Ireland and Norway), and reaches Siberia and Morocco (2).
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Habitat
Inhabits grasslands, and is usually found on south-facing slopes with patches of bare ground. It requires a source of the larval foodplant field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) (2).
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