| 2121 ~ Barred Chestnut ~ Diarsia dahlii | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local N,WC,SE. Montgomeryshire Status A very scarce and local species which in recent times has only been recorded from Llanfyllin in the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 32-42mm. Confusion species Some forms of Ingrailed Clay. |
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time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Broadleaf woodland, moorland and wooded heathland. Foodplant Bramble, bilberry, sallow and birch. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva September-early spring, feeding at night. Pupates underground in a fragile cocoon. |
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 Photo by MDH, 22nd Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
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