| 66.003 ~ 1634 ~ Lackey ~ Malacosoma neustria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,S(N) Montgomeryshire Status A rarely recorded species found only in the extreme west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-41mm. Confusion species Ground Lackey. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open, sunny sites. Foodplant Broadleaved trees. Lifestage data Overwinters as eggs attached in bands around a twig, then living gregariously in webs. Larva April-June. Pupates in a cocoon among low stems or plant debris. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PB, 12th July 2010, Morben ISAF |
 Photo by AT, 29th June 2011, Derwenlas |
 Photo by MW, 25th May 2014, Cors Dyfi Larval nest |
 Photo by MW, 25th May 2014, Cors Dyfi Larva |
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