| 70.282 ~ 1960 ~ Early Moth ~ Theria primaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common where recorded. This is undoubtedly another species that is under-recorded due to its flight time. Wingspan : M & F, 32-37mm. Confusion species Sloe Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open woodland, woodland rides, established scrub and hedgerows. Foodplant Blackthorn and hawthorn. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil. Larva early April-late May. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 8th Feb 2010, Commins Coch |
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