home
>
county list
>
macro moths
>
(223 of 550)
70.247 ~ 1926 ~ Pale Brindled Beauty ~
Phigalia pilosaria
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M, 45-50mm. F, wingless.
Confusion species
Brindled Beauty.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, scrub and urban gardens.
Foodplant
Most broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva mid April-mid June.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 14th Feb 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 21st Mar 2009, Llanfyllin
Pic shows the melanistic form (
f.monacharia
)
Photo by PB, 7th Mar 2014, Morben Isaf
Pic shows wingless female
Photo by DB, 7th June 2013, Middletown
Photo by DB, 7th June 2013, Middletown