| 376 ~ Welsh Clearwing ~ Synanthedon scoliaeformis | ||
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UK Status Resident. RDB N,WC. Montgomeryshire Status A rare 'Red Data Book' species found only in the north west of the county. This species was thought to be only found nationally from a single area in north Wales and from a few sites in Scotland, but in recent years further colonies have been discovered in central southern England. Wingspan : M & F, 27-38mm. Confusion species White-barred Clearwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Open birch woodland on hillsides of wet acidic pasture. Foodplant Downy birch. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva more than a single year, but it isn't known how long, feeding on the inner bark of old trees where it later pupates. Larva every month. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by ANG/JEG, July 2007, Lake Vyrnwy |
 Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy Pic shows pheromone lure in action! |
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