| 68.001 ~ 1643 ~ Emperor Moth ~ Saturnia pavonia | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status Common and widespread on the western side of the county, almost absent from the eastern half. Wingspan : M & F, 55-85mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open birch woodland and lightly wooded moorland. Foodplant Heather, bramble, hawthorn, blackthorn, sallow & meadowsweet. Lifestage data Eggs are laid in batches. Larva late May-August, larvae feed gregariously at first, then singly. Overwinters as a pupa in a tough papery cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 14th May 2008, Commins Coch Photo shows a female. |
 Photo by PRW, 14th May 2008, Commins Coch Photo shows a male. |
 Photo by PRW, 15th Aug 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 15th Apr 2010, Commins Coch. Eggs... |
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