| 72.011 ~ 2034 ~ Gypsy Moth ~ Lymantria dispar | ||
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UK Status RDB Immigrant, former resident. Montgomeryshire Status Migrant. First recorded in 2013 at Commins Coch in the west of the county. This species has never been recorded previously in north Wales and it is only the second record for the whole of Wales. Wingspan : M & F, 48-65mm. Confusion species Black Arches. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Prefers open fenland, but can be found almost anywhere. Foodplant Bog Myrtle and creeping willow Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-late June. The young larvae are dispersed by the wind, sometimes for many miles. Pupates in a flimsy cocoon in the leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 22nd Sept 2013, Commins Coch |
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