| 72.022 ~ 2063 ~ Muslin Moth ~ Diaphora mendica | ||
|
UK Status Resident. Common S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon and local species, recorded mainly from the south and east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-43mm. Confusion species Water Ermine, White Ermine and Buff Ermine. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly open habitats including commons, sand-dunes, gardens and hedgerows. Foodplant Many herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon formed in the debris. Larva mid June-early September. |
|
| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th Apr 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 18th July 2011, Middletown |
|