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70.222 ~ 1902 ~ Brown Silver-line ~ Petrophora chlorosata
UK Status

Resident. Common

Montgomeryshire Status

A very common species throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 31-37mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

Most places where the foodplant occurs.

Foodplant

Bracken.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva mid June-early September.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PB, 21st Apr 2010, Morben Isaf