| 73.224 ~ 2247 ~ Merveille du Jour ~ Griposia aprilina | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 42-52mm. Confusion species Scarce Merveille du Jour. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Broadleaf woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens. Foodplant The immature flowers and leaves of pedunculate oak (& probably other oak species). Lifestage data Overwinters as egg (laid on twigs or bark of foodplant). Larva Apr-June. Pupates in underground cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th Sept 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PB, 14th Oct 2010, Morben ISAF |
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