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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A sparsely recorded species, probably because the female is flightless and the male isn't strongly attracted to light. Wingspan : M, 35-38mm. F, wingless. Confusion species Scarce Vapourer. |
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time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Many different habitats. Foodplant Most broadleaf trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg in a batch of several hundred laid on the empty cocoon of the female which is attached to some part of the foodplant. Larva May-early Sept. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 26th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by JT, 27th July 2010, Llanrhaeadr A colony... |
 Photo by MDH, 16th July 2009, Llanfyllin |