| 1778 ~ May Highflyer ~ Hydriomena impluviata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-34mm. Confusion species Ruddy Highflyer. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Damp woodland and carr along watercourses. Foodplant Alder. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa. Larva July-early November. Larva feed at night and hide between spun leaves of the foodplant during the day. |
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 Photo by MDH, 25th May 2009, Llanfyllin |
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