Manchester Treble-bar

Similar to the Treble-bar and Lesser Treble-bar, but smaller in size with a larger red flush on the forewings. Flies readily when disturbed from vegetation on warm days. Also flies from dusk.

Size and Family

• Family – Carpets and Allies (Larentiines)
• Small Sized 
• Wingspan Range - 22-30mm

Conservation status

• UK BAP: Not listed
• Scarce (Nationally Scarce B)

Caterpillar Food Plants

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) and Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos).

Habitat

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
• Widespread and common in parts of central and northern Scotland, including the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland, and also Northumberland.  More restricted in southern Scotland near the Borders, in Co. Durham and from Cumbria to Shropshire.  Restricted to central Ireland and only known from one site in Northern Ireland.