| 70.109 ~ 1797 ~ Autumnal Moth ~ Epirrita autumnata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 40-44mm. Confusion species November Moth and Pale November Moth |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Rides and open areas of woodland, heathland, moorland and gardens. Foodplant Downy birch, silver birch, alder and heather, occasionally other species of broadleaf trees. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg on the bark or a twig of the foodplant. Larva late April-June. Pupates beneath the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th Oct 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 30th Oct 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 30th Oct 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PB, 31st Oct 2011, Morben Isaf |
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