| 52.005 ~ 376 ~ Welsh Clearwing ~ Synanthedon scoliaeformis | ||
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UK Status Resident. RDB N,WC. Montgomeryshire Status Originally thought to be only found in a small area in the north-west of the county, but by 2020 it has been found at many suitable sites, all in the western half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 27-38mm. Confusion species White-barred Clearwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open birch woodland on hillsides of wet acidic pasture. Foodplant Downy birch. Lifestage data Overwinters as larva for > 1 year, but exact duration unknown. Feeds on the inner bark of old trees where it later pupates. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by ANG/JEG, July 2007, Lake Vyrnwy |
 Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy Pic shows pheromone lure in action! |
 Photo by GBC, 26th July 2018, Lake Vyrnwy Pic shows exuvia in situ |
 Photo by GBC, 26th July 2018, Lake Vyrnwy Pic shows exuvia |
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