| 2051 ~ Four-spotted Footman ~ Lithosia quadra | ||
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UK Status Resident and migrant. Nat. Scarce A SW. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded 4 times in the county, mostly on the western side. Wingspan : M & F, 35-55mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Mature broadleaf woodland. Foodplant Lichens and algae growing on trees, shrubs, walls and rocks. Also feeds on the leaves of hawthorn. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva September-late June. Pupates in a slight cocoon formed in a crevice. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th July 2009, Cors Dyfi Pics (above and right x 2) show a male trapped at an MMG event. |
 Photo by MDH, 25th July 2009, Cors Dyfi |
 Photo by MDH, 25th July 2009, Cors Dyfi |