| 73.208 ~ 2242 ~ Sword-grass ~ Xylena exsoleta | ||
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UK Status Resident and suspected migrant. Nat. Scarce B N,C. Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. This rare species hasn't been seen in the county since 1944 in Newtown. Probably extinct. Wingspan : M & F, 55-66mm. Confusion species Red Sword-grass. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Moorland, open woodland and upland scrub. Foodplant A wide range of herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as an adult, mating in the spring. Larva May-July, feeding both day and night. Pupates in a cocoon in the debris. |
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