| 1654s1 ~ Figure of Eighty ~ Tethea ocularis ssp. octogesimea | ||
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UK Status Resident and possibly a migrant. Common C,S. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce species in the county. Wingspan : M & F, 36-44mm. Confusion species Poplar Lutestring, Figure of Eight. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant Aspen and poplars. Lifestage data The larva hides during the day between two flatly spun leaves. Larva mid July-September. Overwinters as a pupa in a flimsy cocoon formed in the leaves of the foodplant. |
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 Photo by PRW, 7th June 2009, Commins Coch |
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