| 73.123 ~ 2361 ~ Rosy Rustic ~ Hydraecia micacea | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 34-50mm. Confusion species Butterbur. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat A wide range of habitats up to a mid altitude. Foodplant A wide range of herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva late April-early August, feeding at first on the stem of the foodplant and later the roots. Pupates underground without a cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 22nd Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
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