| 73.187 ~ 2266 ~ Brown-spot Pinion ~ Sunira litura | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status Can be quite a common species, mainly found in the eastern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-40mm. Confusion species Beaded Chestnut. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Broadleaf woodland, heathland, parkland, scrub, moorland, hedgerows, wet places and gardens. Foodplant Herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-early June, feeding at night. Pupates under the soil in a strong cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 13th Sept 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 4th Sept 2010, Middletown |
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