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70.245 ~ 1663 ~ March Moth ~
Alsophila aescularia
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M, 34-38mm. F, wingless.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly in woodland, but also found wherever the foodplant grows.
Foodplant
Broadleaved trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground in a fragile cocoon. Larva late April-June.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 5th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PB, 15th Mar 2011, Morben Isaf
Photo by DB, 6th Mar 2014, Middletown
Pic shows wingless female
Photo by DB, 6th Mar 2014, Middletown
Pic shows wingless female