| 2241 ~ Red Sword-grass ~ Xylena vetusta | ||
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UK Status Resident and possible migrant. Local N,W,(S). Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 52-62mm. Confusion species Sword-grass. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Moorland, damp woodland, upland pasture and other wet and boggy places. Foodplant A range of herbaceous and woody plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as an adult. Larva May-July, feeding both day and night. Pupates under the soil in a slight cocoon. |
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 Photo by MDH, 22nd Mar 2009, Llanfyllin |
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