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72.023 ~ 2059 ~ Clouded Buff ~
Diacrisia sannio
UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly uncommon and local species, but it has been recorded from much of the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 35-50mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly heathland and moorland, but also found in grassland and open woodland.
Foodplant
Heathers and herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva July-May.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 13th June 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 13th June 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by MMG, 7th June 2014, Trafel Gwyn