| 2183 ~ Blossom Underwing ~ Orthosia miniosa | ||
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UK Status Resident and occasional migrant. Local S,WC. Montgomeryshire Status An uncommon species, but it has been recorded from much of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 28-32mm. Confusion species Small Quaker. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Oak woodland and mature hedgerows. Foodplant Mainly oak leaves. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva late April-mid June, living in gregarious webs when small. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 15th Apr 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 16th Apr 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 16th Apr 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PB, 7th Apr 2011, Morben Isaf |
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