| 2473 ~ Beautiful Hook-tip ~ Laspeyria flexula | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,WC. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce and local species that has only been found at a few sites in the north-east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 28-36mm. Confusion species Scalloped Hook-tip and Lesser Belle. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Woodland, hedgerows, parks, scrub, orchards and gardens. Foodplant Lichens growing on twigs and branches of broadleaf and coniferous trees. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva August-late May. Pupates in a strong cocoon formed on a twig or branch of the foodplant. |
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 Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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