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70.214 ~ 1893 ~ Tawny-barred Angle ~
Macaria liturata
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 28-34mm.
Confusion species
Dusky Peacock.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly conifer plantations.
Foodplant
Mainly Norway spruce and Scots pine, but also found on other species of conifer.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in the pine needles. Larva late June-early August and September-early October.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 28th June 2008, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 28th June 2008, Llanfyllin
pic shows form
nigrofulvata
Photo by DB, 21st July 2011, Middletown
Photo by MW, 29th Aug 2011, Cors Dyfi
pic shows form
nigrofulvata