| 3.004 ~ 16 ~ Gold Swift ~ Phymatopus hecta | ||
|
UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species recorded in the north and west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 26-32mm. Confusion species Common Swift. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Bracken covered slopes on heathland, rough grassland and open woodland. Foodplant Bracken roots are the main foodplant but probably feeds on roots of grasses and herbs. Lifestage data Overwinters twice as a larva then pupates underground. Larva June-May. |
|
| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 10th July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |
 Photo by PB, 14th July 2012, Hafren Forest. Pic shows female |
 Photo by GBC, 9th June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |