Description
Eggs are laid in summer in the lower part of the stem, where they partiallt develop over the summer and autumn, they become inactive over winter and when a a warm spring spell ensues development begins, Hatching in May into Greenish young with black markings. These young feed on most part of the plant. The adults appear at the end of June, with male specimens emerging first , they are plentiful in July but very rare by September
Habitat
This species abounds in damp moist grassy places throughout the UK, particularly on Couch Grass , Meadow Foxtail and Yorkshire Fog.
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