| 70.208 ~ 1888 ~ Scorched Carpet ~ Ligdia adustata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,(C). Montgomeryshire Status Generally a fairly scarce and local species, but it can be locally quite common, as at Middletown. Recorded from the north-east to the south of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 25-30mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Broadleaf woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens. Foodplant Spindle. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa. Larva June-July and August-September. It can be seen at night hanging from a silk thread on the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by JBK, 11th June 2006, Moel y Garth |
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