| 74.007 ~ 2421 ~ Scarce Silver-lines ~ Bena bicolorana | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,C. Montgomeryshire Status An uncommon and local species that has been found at scattered sites throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 40-48mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Broadleaved woodland and parkland. Foodplant The buds and leaves of oak, also recorded on birch. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva on or near the bud of the foodplant. Larva August-May. Pupates in a tough cocoon on the underside of the foodplant leaves. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 4th July 2008, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 18th July 2011, Middletown |
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