| 161 ~ Leopard Moth ~ Zeuzera pyrina | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,E,C. Montgomeryshire Status A relatively uncommon species in the county, only recorded a handful of times. Wingspan : M & F, 45-78mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Open woodland and scrub, also found in gardens. Foodplant Heart-wood of various broadleaf trees. Sometimes in younger stems less than 10cm in diameter. Lifestage data Eggs attached singly or in small batches to the stem. Larva overwinter 2 or 3 years and pupate beneath bark. Larva Aug-May. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 17th July 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 17th July 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by JBK, 19th July 2006, Moel y Garth |