| 1657 ~ Common Lutestring ~ Ochropacha duplaris | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 25-34mm. Confusion species Satin Lutestring. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Light woodland and scrub. Foodplant Mainly birch, also found on alder, hazel and oak. Lifestage data Larva late July-early October which hide during the day between spun leaves. Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon formed in the leaves of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th June 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 19th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 19th May 2010, Commins Coch. Pic shows the all grey-brown form obscura. |