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70.106 ~ 1799 ~ Winter Moth ~
Operophtera brumata
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species throughout the county, but very under-recorded due to its winter flight time.
Wingspan :
M & F, 28-33mm.
Confusion species
Northern Winter Moth.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
All areas where trees and scrub are found.
Foodplant
Most broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg on the bark or a twig of the foodplant. Larva April-early June. Pupates in a tough cocoon on or in the soi
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 30th Oct 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by DB, 7th June 2013, Middletown
Photo by DB, 7th June 2013, Middletown