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70.244 ~ 1923 ~ Feathered Thorn ~
Colotois pennaria
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 46-50mm.
Confusion species
Orange Moth, Scalloped Oak.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly broadleaf woodland, but also found in parks and gardens.
Foodplant
Many species of broadleaved trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva April-June. Pupates just below the soil.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 25th Sept 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 29th Oct 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 12th Nov 2010, Commins Coch