| 73.042 ~ 2286 ~ Light Knot Grass ~ Acronicta menyanthidis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local N,W,EC. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce species, but probably under recorded in its moorland habitat. Wingspan : M & F, 34-42mm. Confusion species Scarce Dagger. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Moorland and heathland, especially the wetter areas. Foodplant Mainly low growing woody plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva June-September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PB, 22nd May 2012, Morben ISAF |
 Photo by GBC, 13th June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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