| 73.301 ~ 2205 ~ Shoulder-striped Wainscot ~ Leucania comma | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species that is found in low numbers throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 35-42mm. Confusion species Devonshire Wainscot, L-album Wainscot, Obscure Wainscot. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly found in fens and marshes, but also on various types of grassland and gardens. Foodplant Various grasses. Lifestage data Overwinters as a fully grown larva in an underground cocoon, in which it pupates in the spring. Larva July-September, feeding at night. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th May 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 18th May 2011, Middletown |
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