home
>
county list
>
macro moths
>
(357 of 550)
73.273 ~ 2147 ~ Shears ~
Hada plebeja
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
Not a very common species at all, but it has been found in very low numbers throughout much of the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 28-38mm.
Confusion species
Stranger.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Open places on light soil.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon on the ground on in the leaf litter. Larva July-August and a later brood when conditions are suitable.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 9th May 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 21st May 2009, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 15th May 2010, Llanfyllin