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70.115 ~ 1873 ~ Welsh Wave ~
Venusia cambrica
UK Status
Resident. Local W,N.
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly uncommon species that is restricted to the western side of the county, it is only ever recorded in low numbers.
Wingspan :
M & F, 28-31mm.
Confusion species
Waved Carpet.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Moorland and open woodland.
Foodplant
Rowan, birch.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in plant debris. Larva July-September.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 7th July 2006, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 10th July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy
Photo by JM, July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy