| 1734s1 ~ July Belle ~ Scotopteryx luridata ssp. plumbaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A rather uncommon species, but it is found generally throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 32-38mm. Confusion species Lead Belle and Spanish Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat A wide range of open scrubby places. Foodplant Dyer's greenwood, gorse and petty whin. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Probably pupates in plant debris. Larva September-May. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 12th June 2007, Commins Coch |
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 Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin |