| 2275 ~ Dusky-lemon Sallow ~ Xanthia gilvago | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A scarce and very local species. Wingspan : M & F, 30-37mm. Confusion species Pale-lemon Sallow. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Broadleaf woodland, parkland and hedgerows with elm. Foodplant The buds, ripening seeds and leaves of wych elm. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg laid on twigs of the foodplant. Larva April-early June, which feed inside the flower bud and later on the leaves. |
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 Photo by DB, 28th Sept 2011, Middletown |
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