| 1640 ~ Drinker ~ Euthrix potatoria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,NW. Montgomeryshire Status A very common and widespread species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 50-70mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant A wide range of grasses and reeds. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva June-August. Pupates in the grass stems above ground in a papery cocoon. The cocoon is sometimes found under a log. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 12th July 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, Nov 2011, Commins Coch Pic shows larva just prior to hibernation. |
 Photo by PB, 5th June 2004, Cors Dyfi |