| 2389 ~ Pale Mottled Willow ~ Paradrina clavipalpis | ||
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UK Status Resident and suspected migrant. Common Montgomeryshire Status An uncommon species, recorded from scattered sites across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 26-35mm. Confusion species Vine's Rustic, Rustic, Small Mottled Willow, Dark Mottled Willow, Lorimer's Rustic, Porter's Rustic and Clancy's Rustic. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Mainly grassland. Foodplant Grass and cereal seeds. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva in a cocoon underground, in which it later pupates in the spring. Larva September-spring through to the summer. |
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 Photo by PRW, 11th Aug 2008, Commins Coch |
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