| 71.012 ~ 2000 ~ Iron Prominent ~ Notodonta dromedarius | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 42-50mm. Confusion species Large Dark Prominent. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Broadleaved woodland, heathland, riverbanks and gardens. Foodplant Mainly birch, hazel and alder, occasionally found on oak. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a frail cocoon. Larva mid June-late July and September-early October. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 14th June 2009, Llanfyllin |
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