UK Status
Resident. Varies
Montgomeryshire
Status
All three species (Large Ear, Crinan Ear and Ear Moth) collectively are
still fairly uncommon.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 29-36mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly wet, marshy and boggy places, slightly dryer areas for the Ear
Moth.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
All overwinter as an egg. Larva April-July. All pupate on the leaf
litter or just under the soil. |

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