| 71.018 ~ 2006 ~ Lesser Swallow Prominent ~ Pheosia gnoma | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 46-58mm. Confusion species Swallow Prominent. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, moorland, heathland, parkland and gardens. Foodplant Silver birch and downy birch. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a strong cocoon underground. Larva June-July and late August-September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
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