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1962 ~ Barred Red ~ Hylaea fasciaria
UK Status

Resident. Common

Montgomeryshire Status

A fairly common species, found throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 32-44mm.

Confusion species

None.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)



Habitat

Pine woodland and conifer plantations and other sites that contain conifers.

Foodplant

Mainly Norway spruce and Scots pine, but also found on other species of conifer.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a small larva on the foodplant. Larva early September-late May. Pupates in the pine needles on the ground.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 27th July 2008, Llanfyllin