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65.013 ~ 1657 ~ Common Lutestring ~
Ochropacha duplaris
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 25-34mm.
Confusion species
Satin Lutestring.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Light woodland and scrub.
Foodplant
Mainly birch, also found on alder, hazel and oak.
Lifestage data
Larva late July-early October which hide during the day between spun leaves. Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon formed in the leaves of the foodplant.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 25th June 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 19th May 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 19th May 2010, Commins Coch.
Pic shows the all grey-brown form
obscura.