| 73.171 ~ 2342 ~ Rosy Minor ~ Litoligia literosa | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species recorded from scattered sites across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 25-30mm. Confusion species Cloaked minor and some forms of Tawny Marbled, Marbled and Rufous Minors can resemble this species. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly sites in calcareous habitats. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva September-early June, feeding on the roots and later inside the stem. Pupates in a slight cocoon in the leaf litter or under the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 16th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
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