| 1709 ~ Satin Wave ~ Idaea subsericeata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S(C). Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded but found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 22-25mm. Confusion species Dotted Border Wave, Silky Wave. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Woodland, hedgerows, scrub on heathland, downland and gardens. Foodplant Little is known about its foodplant in the wild, although in captivity it is known to eat dandelion, knot grass and other herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva August-May. Pupates in loose soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 3rd June 2011, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PB, 16th June 2011, Morben ISAF |
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