| 2129 ~ Ashworth's Rustic ~ Xestia ashworthii | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce A WC Montgomeryshire Status Resident. A 'Nationally Scarce A' species. This species has been recorded in a few scattered sites in the west of the county. The last record came from Lake Vyrnwy in 2010. Wingspan : M & F, 35-40mm. Confusion species None. |
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time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Rocky and craggy sites, mountain sides and quarries. Foodplant Many herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva August-June, feeding mainly at night. Pupates in a slight cocoon under the moss, rocks or just below the soil. |
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 Photo by SG, July 2008, Lake Vyrnwy |
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