| 70.275 ~ 1952 ~ Common Heath ~ Ematurga atomaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common, but local species. Its strongholds are in the north-west and south-west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 22-34mm. Confusion species Latticed Heath. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly heathland and moorland, but also found in meadows, grassland and woodland rides. Foodplant Heather, clovers, vetches and trefoils. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a slight cocoon on or just in the soil. Larva mid June-mid September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MW, 4th June 2010, Cors Dyfi |
 Photo by MDH, 26th May 2016, Lake Vyrnwy |
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