| 1897 ~ V-Moth ~ Macaria wauaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A fairly local and uncommon species that is restricted to the eastern side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 27-34mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Mainly gardens and allotments. Foodplant Blackcurrant, redcurrant and gooseberry. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva mid April-mid June. Pupates in a cocoon amongst the leaves of the foodplant. |
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 Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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