| 3.002 ~ 17 ~ Common Swift ~ Korscheltellus lupulina | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 25-40mm. Confusion species Orange Swift, Gold Swift. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Often found in gardens, downland, open grassland, woodland rides and other grassy places. Foodplant The roots of grasses and other wild and cultivated herbaceous plants, often a pest. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva, pupates underground. Larva June or July-April. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by TS, 2nd June 2008, Pontrobert |
 Photo by MDH, 5th June 2010, Llanfyllin |
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