| 374 ~ Yellow-legged Clearwing ~ Synanthedon vespiformis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B Montgomeryshire Status A rare, nationally scarce B species, recorded once only in 1976 from the east of the county. Could still be present. Wingspan : M & F, 19-27mm. Confusion species Six-belted Clearwing, Orange-tailed clearwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Open woodland especially where trees have been felled. Foodplant Mainly pedunculate oak but sometimes other broad leaved trees as well. Lifestage data Eggs laid on stumps of recently felled trees. Larva overwinter (probably once) and feed between bark & the last 2 years of growth. |
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