| 70.04 ~ 1733s1 ~ Lead Belle ~ Scotopteryx mucronata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local SW. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species recorded mostly in the western side of the county. The subspecies scotica is occasionally recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 30-38mm. Confusion species July Belle and Spanish Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Normally acid heathland and moorland. Foodplant Broom, petty whin, dyer's greenwood and the leaves of gorse. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva on the foodplant. Larva August-March. Pupates either on the plant or in the plant debris. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 8th May 2007, Commins Coch |
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