| 73.338 ~ 2118 ~ True Lover's Knot ~ Lycophotia porphyrea | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species especially at higher altitudes in the western half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 26-34mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Acid heathland and moorland. Foodplant Heather and bell heather. Lifestage data Overwinters as a nearly fully grown larva, in the plant litter. Larva August-May. Pupates in a cocoon just under or on the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 2nd July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by GBC, 2nd April 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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