| 70.203 ~ 1661 ~ Orange Underwing ~ Archiearis parthenias | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local. Montgomeryshire Status Just a handful of records form the north-east of the county. This day flying species is probably under recorded, flying as it does, in the canopy of birch trees as they come into leaf. Wingspan : M & F, 35-39mm. Confusion species Light Orange Underwing. |
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  Habitat Open woodland, scrub & open ground. Foodplant Downy birch and silver birch. Lifestage data Eggs laid on twigs in time for larvae to feed on opening catkins. Then feed on younger leaves when larger, hiding between spun leaves during day. Larva Apr-June. Overwinters as pupa. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by AH, 24th Mar 2012, Llanymynech Rocks |
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