| 72.015 ~ 2028 ~ Pale Tussock ~ Calliteara pudibunda | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C. Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 50-70mm. Confusion species Dark Tussock. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mainly found in various lowland sites, also in some higher altitude wooded valleys. Foodplant Most broadleaf trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a silken cocoon formed on the foodplant or in the debris below. Larva late June-early October. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 2nd May 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by NRS, 16th May 2011, Llandysil |
 Photo by PRW, 7th Oct 2008, Commins Coch |