| 1756 ~ Northern Spinach ~ Eulithis populata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common SW,W,C.N. Montgomeryshire Status A common species especially in the western half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 33-40mm. Confusion species Chevron, Spinach and Dark Spinach. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Rough open places and gardens. Foodplant Bilberry. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva April-June. Pupates in a frail cocoon on the foodplant or in the plant debris on the ground. |
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 Photo by PRW, 26th July 2008, Commins Coch |
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