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1882 ~ Small Seraphim ~ Pterapherapteryx sexalata
UK Status

Resident. Local

Montgomeryshire Status

Resident. A fairly uncommon species which has been recorded from scattered sites throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 22-26mm.

Confusion species

None.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)



Habitat

Damp broadleaf woodland and other wet and marshy places.

Foodplant

Sallows.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a pupa in plant debris. Larva mid June-mid July and mid August-mid September.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 22nd June 2009, Commins Coch