| 2040 ~ Four-dotted Footman ~ Cybosia mesomella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status Locally fairly common, from a single site in the county, Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 29-34mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Heathland, moorland, fens, damp grassland and open woodland. Foodplant Algae and lichens on the stems of woody plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva mid August-late May. Pupates in a cocoon in the plant litter. |
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 Photo by PRW, 18th July 2006, Commins Coch |
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