| 2437 ~ Golden Plusia ~ Polychrysia moneta | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A rare species, only recorded on five occasions, the last four records coming from various sites in the Lake Vyrnwy area in 1987. A small breeding population may have been established for a short while. Wingspan : M & F, 38-44mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Gardens and parks. Foodplant The leaves, flowerbuds and unripe seeds of cultivated delphiniums and larkspur. Lifestage data Overwinters gregariously as small larva in a web and singly later. Larva August-June. Pupates in a yellow cocoon formed on the underside of the foodplant leaves. |
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