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70.041 ~ 1734s1 ~ July Belle ~
Scotopteryx luridata
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A rather uncommon species, but it is found generally throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 32-38mm.
Confusion species
Lead Belle and Spanish Carpet.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A wide range of open scrubby places.
Foodplant
Dyer's greenwood, gorse and petty whin.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva. Probably pupates in plant debris. Larva September-May.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 12th June 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by TY/AY, 3rd Aug 2009, Trefeglwys
Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin