| 2470 ~ Small Purple-barred ~ Phytometra viridaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A scarce and local species. Last recorded at Llanymynech Rocks in 1998. Wingspan : M & F, 19-20mm. Confusion species Pyrausta despicata (micro moth). |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Calcareous grassland, heathland, moorland, woodland rides and coastal sand-dunes. Foodplant Common milkwort, heath milkwort and lousewort. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a strong cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva late June-early September. |
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