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70.202 ~ 1881 ~ Early Tooth-striped ~ Trichopteryx carpinata
UK Status

Resident. Common

Montgomeryshire Status

A fairly common species, found throughout the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 30-34mm.

Confusion species

Seraphim.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

Broadleaf woodland, heathland.

Foodplant

Sallow, honeysuckle, alder and birch.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a pupa. Larva late May-July.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 8th Apr 2010, Llanfyllin

Photo by JN, Apr 2022, Llanidloes
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