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70.28 ~ 1958 ~ Clouded Silver ~ Lomographa temerata
UK Status

Resident. Common S,C,(N).

Montgomeryshire Status

A common species, found throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 27-34mm.

Confusion species

White-pinion Spotted.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parkland, gardens and urban areas.

Foodplant

Blackthorn, hawthorn, plum, crab apple, cherry, aspen and wych elm.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a pupa among the debris on the soil. Larva late June-late August.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 18th Apr 2009, Llanfyllin