| 2114 ~ Double Dart ~ Graphiphora augur | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 38-48mm. Confusion species Although the books say "none", this species could easily be overlooked amongst the worn grey arches, dark arches and heart & darts that frequent moth traps in the summer. It also looks a bit like dingy shears at first glance. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Broadleaf woodland and scrub, hedgerows, parkland, gardens and wet or boggy places. Foodplant Sallow, birch, blackthorn, hawthorn and herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva near the soil. Larva Aug-May, feeding at night. Pupates just below the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by LW, 27th June 2010, Dernol |
 Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PB, 15th June 2011, Morben ISAF |