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1663 ~ March Moth ~ Alsophila aescularia
UK Status

Resident. Common

Montgomeryshire Status

Fairly common species, found throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M, 34-38mm. F, wingless.

Confusion species

None.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Mostly in woodland, but also found wherever the foodplant grows.

Foodplant

Broadleaved trees.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a pupa underground in a fragile cocoon. Larva late April-June.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 5th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin

Photo by PB, 15th Mar 2011, Morben Isaf