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73.304 ~ 2208 ~ Cosmopolitan ~ Leucania loreyi
UK Status

Migrant. Scattered records

Montgomeryshire Status

A very rare visitor to the county, with just a single record taken at Commins Coch in 2003.

Wingspan :  M & F, 34-44mm.

Confusion species

Southern Wainscot and White-speck.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Grassy coastal areas.

Foodplant

Grasses.

Lifestage data

Early migrants may breed in some years to give rise to an late summer/autumn brood.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 14th Oct 2003, Commins Coch