| 52.008 ~ 380 ~ Red-tipped Clearwing ~ Synanthedon formicaeformis | ||
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UK Status Resident. National scarce B. Found in much of the southern half of England, southern Scotland and parts of Wales. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2022 at Cemmaes, in the far west of the county. Only the fourth record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F, 18-26mm. Confusion species Red-belted Clearwing, Large Red-belted Clearwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Anywhere the foodplant is found. Foodplant Willows. Lifestage data Overwinters as a part grown larva living in the trunks, branches & stems. Larva: August - May. Pupates at feeding site. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by SAL, 21st June 2022, Cemmaes |
 Photo by SAL, 21st June 2022, Cemmaes |
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