| 1926 ~ Pale Brindled Beauty ~ Phigalia pilosaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M, 45-50mm. F, wingless. Confusion species Brindled Beauty. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Broadleaf woodland, scrub and urban gardens. Foodplant Most broadleaf trees. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva mid April-mid June. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 14th Feb 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 21st Mar 2009, Llanfyllin Pic shows the melanistic form (f.monacharia) |
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