| 73.156 ~ 2326 ~ Clouded-bordered Brindle ~ Apamea crenata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 36-44mm. Confusion species Clouded Brindle, Scarce Brindle. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Various types of grassland, fens, moorland, woodland rides and gardens. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva at the base of the foodplant. Larva August-April, feeding at first on the flower heads and later on the leaves of the plant. Pupates in a frail cell amongst roots. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 17th May 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 17th May 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 19th May 2010, Llanfyllin Pic shows form combusta |