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70.091 ~ 1756 ~ Northern Spinach ~ Eulithis populata
UK Status

Resident. Common SW,W,C.N.

Montgomeryshire Status

A common species especially in the western half of the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 33-40mm.

Confusion species

Chevron, Spinach and Dark Spinach.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

Rough open places and gardens.

Foodplant

Bilberry.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva April-June. Pupates in a frail cocoon on the foodplant or in the plant debris on the ground.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 26th July 2008, Commins Coch

Photo by PB, 14th July 2012, Hafren Forest