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Orthosia gothica
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A very common species, found throughout the county. This is our most numerous spring species.
Wingspan :
M & F, 30-40mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
All habitats.
Foodplant
A range of herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva April-July, feeding mainly at night.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 12th Mar 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 17th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 28th Mar 2014, Commins Coch
Aberration
Photo by SAL, 21st Apr 2022, Cemmaes
Unusual colour form