| 70.104 ~ 1751 ~ Devon Carpet ~ Lampropteryx otregiata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B S,SW. Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species, but is found fairly commonly especially in the western side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 27-30mm. Confusion species Water Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Damp woodland. Foodplant Marsh bedstraw. Lifestage data Eggs are laid on the foodplant near the flowers. Larva June-July and September-October. Overwinters as a pupa on or just below the soil or plant debris. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PB, 4th Aug 2010, Morben ISAF |
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