| 1994 ~ Buff-tip ~ Phalera bucephala | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 55-68mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Open woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens. Foodplant Mostly birch, sallow, oak & hazel, but also recorded on many other species of trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Overwinters as pupa underground. Larva July-early October which feed gregariously at first and singly later. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th June 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PB, 25th Aug 2009, Morben Isaf Pic shows early instar. |
 Photo by PRW, 1st Aug 2006, Commins Coch Pic shows later instar. |