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1945 ~ Brussels Lace ~ Cleorodes lichenaria
UK Status

Resident. Local W,WC,(S,N).

Montgomeryshire Status

A very uncommon and local species.

Wingspan :  M & F, 31-38mm.

Confusion species

Grey Birch, Brindled White-spot.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Dense scrub and rocky coastlines.

Foodplant

Lichens.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a larva. Larva late August-May. Pupates in a cocoon amongst the lichen.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 12th June 2009, Powis Castle -
trapped at the MMG evening.


Photo by PRW, 17th June 2008, Commins Coch
 
Photo by PRW, 5th Sept 2006, Commins Coch