| 70.12 ~ 1787 ~ Argent & Sable ~ Rheumaptera hastata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B S,C. Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species, that was formally found on the eastern side of the county, but not seen since 1949. Wingspan : M & F, 34-38mm. Confusion species Small Argent & Sable. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open or coppiced broadleaf woodland, moorland and bogs. Foodplant Downy and silver birch, also recorded on bog myrtle. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in plant debris. Larva late June-mid August, living between spun leaves. |
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