| 1859 ~ Sloe Pug ~ Pasiphila chloerata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce species found only at a single site in the west of the county (Commins Coch). Wingspan : M & F, 17-19mm. Confusion species Green Pug, Bilberry Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Established hedgerows, edges of lowland woodland and thorn scrub. Foodplant Flowers of blackthorn. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg attached to the foodplant. Larva late March-April. Pupating in debris on the ground. |
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 Photo by PRW, 26th June 2009, Commins Coch |
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