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70.199 ~ 1882 ~ Small Seraphim ~
Pterapherapteryx sexalata
UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly uncommon species, but it has been recorded from much of the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 22-26mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Damp broadleaf woodland and other wet and marshy places.
Foodplant
Sallows.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in plant debris. Larva mid June-mid July and mid August-mid September.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 22nd June 2009, Commins Coch
Photo by GBC, 15th July 2013, Lake Vyrnwy
Photo by MAS, 11th July 2015, Llanidloes