| 73.235 ~ 2255 ~ Feathered Ranunculus ~ Polymixis lichenea | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,C. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Cors Dyfi Nature reserve in the far west of the county. Since then it has also been found at Llanymynech Rocks in the far north-east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 35-40mm. Confusion species Black-banded. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Coastal places, especially cliffs and sand dunes. Also slightly inland on rocky areas and limestone and chalky scree. Foodplant A wide range of herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva in the vegetation. Larva Oct-May. Pupates underground in a strong cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PB, 5th Oct 2013, Cors Dyfi |
 Photo by MW, 5th Oct 2013, Cors Dyfi Pic shows eggs |
 Photo by GO, 1st Oct 2016, Llanymynech |