| 70.014 ~ 1710s1 ~ Weaver's Wave ~ Idaea contiguaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce A Montgomeryshire Status This 'Nationally Scarce A' species, which is only found in north Wales, has only been recorded once at Pistyll Rhaeadr on the northern edge of the county in 2005. Wingspan : M & F, 20-21mm. Confusion species Mullein Wave. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Heather clad hillsides. Foodplant Mostly heather, but has also been found on crowberry and navelwort. Lifestage data Overwinters as a part grown larva amongst the foodplant. Larva August-May. Pupates in a fragile cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DC, July 2005, Pistyll Rhaeadr |
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