| 73.336 ~ 2139 ~ Red Chestnut ~ Cerastis rubricosa | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 32-38mm. Confusion species White-marked. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly broadleaf woodland and open scrub, but also found in gardens and moorland. Foodplant Bedstraws, sallows and bilberry. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a strong cocoon formed in the debris. Larva mid late April-June, feeding at night. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 4th Mar 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 29th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MW, 6th May 2011, Cors Dyfi. An unusual grey form. |
 Photo by PB, 12th Mar 2012, Morben ISAF |
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