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2358s1 ~ Saltern Ear ~ Amphipoea fucosa ssp. paludis
UK Status

Resident. Local S,C,NW.

Montgomeryshire Status

Resident. A local species, probably overlooked amongst other Ear Moth sp.

Wingspan :  M & F, 29-35mm.

Confusion species

Other Ear Moth species.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Restricted to moorland and coastal habitats.

Foodplant

Unknown.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as an egg. Larva May-July. Pupation site unknown.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 24th July 2010, Cors Dyfi