| 70.252 ~ 1931 ~ Peppered Moth ~ Biston betularia | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Forms f. carbonaria and f.insularia are rarely recorded in Montgomeryshire. Wingspan : M & F, 45-62mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Woodland, scrub, parkland, gardens and urban areas. Foodplant A wide range of woody plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva early July-late September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 5th June 2010, Commins Coch f. carbonaria |
 Photo by PRW, 18th Sept 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 2nd July 2013, Middletown f. insularia |
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