UK Status
Resident. Varies
Montgomeryshire
Status
Collectively all Ear Moth species are
still fairly uncommon, although they do seem to be slightly more common in the lower lying parts of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 29-36mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly wet, marshy and boggy places, slightly dryer areas for the Ear
Moth.
Foodplant
Various grasses.
Lifestage data
All overwinter as an egg. Larva April-July. All pupate on the leaf
litter or just under the soil. |
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