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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A rare species, only recorded in recent times from Middletown in the far east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 38-44mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Gardens and parks. Foodplant Leaves, flowerbuds and unripe seeds of cultivated delphiniums & larkspur. Lifestage data Overwinters gregariously as small larva in a web and singly later. Larva August-June. Pupates in yellow cocoon formed on underside of foodplant leaves. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 7th July 2014, Middletown |
 Photo by DB, 7th July 2014, Middletown |
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