| 70.251 ~ 1930 ~ Oak Beauty ~ Biston strataria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 51-56mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly mature oak woodland but also found in hedgerows, gardens and urban areas. Foodplant Most broadleaf trees. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva May-July. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 20th Mar 2012, Commins Coch Pic shows dark form |
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