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71.011 ~ 2015 ~ Lunar Marbled Brown ~
Drymonia ruficornis
UK Status
Resident. Common.
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 38-46mm.
Confusion species
Marbled Brown.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Oaks in woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil. Larva May-late July.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 17th Apr 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 10th May 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 17th Apr 2011, Commins Coch