| 2156 ~ Beautiful Brocade ~ Lacanobia contigua | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A local and very uncommon species. Wingspan : M & F, 36-42mm. Confusion species Light Brocade, Pale-shouldered Brocade and Dog's Tooth. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Woodland, heathland, moorland. Foodplant A wide range of mainly woody plants, such as birch, oak and heather. It has also been recorded on bracken. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva late July-September, feeds at night and during the day. |
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 Photo by TY/AY, 7th Aug 2009, Trefeglwys |
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