| 2214 ~ Chamomile Shark ~ Cucullia chamomillae | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A local species, somewhat associated with limestone. Recorded for the first time in the north-east of the county at Llanfyllin in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 40-42mm. Confusion species Shark. |
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time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Prefers open country in calcareous places and coastal areas. Foodplant Sow thistle, wild lettuce, hawk beard's and hawk weeds. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa, sometimes more than one year in a strong cocoon. Larva Mid May-July. Feeds by day and night. |
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 Photo by MDH, 21st April 2011, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 21st April 2011, Llanfyllin |
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