| 1800 ~ Northern Winter Moth ~ Operophtera fagata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A much less common species than the Winter Moth, but nevertheless under-recorded due to its winter flight time. Wingspan : M & F, 32-40mm. Confusion species Winter Moth. |
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time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Heathland, woodland, scrub and gardens. Foodplant Mainly birch and alder, but also found on beech and fruit trees. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg on the bark or a twig of the foodplant. Larva April-June. Pupates in the soil. |
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 Photo by PRW, 20th Nov 2009, Commins Coch |
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