| 1658s1 ~ Oak Lutestring ~ Cymatophorima diluta ssp. hartwiegi | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,C. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce and local species restricted to the south and east of the county, recorded just five times, the last being 1973 in Newtown. Wingspan : M & F, 33-36mm. Confusion species Poplar Lutestring. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Mature broadleaf woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg attached to a twig of the foodplant. Larva April or early May-early July which hide in spun leaves during the day. Pupates in a cocoon formed in the leaves on the tree. |
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