| 1637f1 ~ Northern Eggar ~ Lasiocampa quercus f. callunae | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common N,W. Montgomeryshire Status Far less common form than the Oak Eggar, recorded just a handful of times in the county. Wingspan : M & F, 68-96mm. Confusion species Grass Eggar. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Will use most habitats. Foodplant Heathers, bilberry, bramble, blackthorn, hawthorn, sallow, hazel, garden privet and ivy. Lifestage data Overwinters once as a small larva. Larva July-May. Pupates in the leaf litter in a tough cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 26th June 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 24th July 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 25th May 2011, Commins Coch |