| 2164 ~ Broad-barred White ~ Hecatera bicolorata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common. Montgomeryshire Status Rare in the county, it was not recorded until 2009 when it was found at Llanfyllin. Subsequently re-recorded from there, and one other site (Commins Coch), in 2010. Wingspan : M & F, 28-35mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Rough grassland, chalk downland, coastal dunes and occasionally gardens. Foodplant The flowers and flower buds of hawkweed, hawk-beards and sow-thistles. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in the debris on the ground. Larva mid July-late September, feeding at night. |
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 Photo by MDH, 24th June 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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