| 18 ~ Map-winged Swift ~ Hepialus fusconebulosa | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A common and widespread species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 32-50mm. Confusion species Orange Swift. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Often found in gardens, downland, open grassland, woodland rides and other grassy places. Foodplant Bracken roots are main foodplant but probably also feeds on roots of grasses and broadleaved herbs. Lifestage data Overwinters twice as a larva then pupates underground. Larva July-May. |
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 Photo by MDH, 8th June 2010, Llanfyllin Male |
 Photo by MDH, 8th June 2010, Llanfyllin f. gallicus |