| 1779 ~ Ruddy Highflyer ~ Hydriomena ruberata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local N,W,(S,E). Montgomeryshire Status A rare species which has only been recorded on six previous occasions. It has not been recorded in the county since the late 1980's. Wingspan : M & F, 32-37mm. Confusion species May Highflyer. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Moorland, woodland and most boggy or wet places. Foodplant Broadleaved willows. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa. Larva July-September. Larva feed at night and hide between spun leaves of the foodplant during the day. |
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