| 73.022 ~ 2439 ~ Gold Spot ~ Plusia festucae | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 34-46mm. Confusion species Lempke's Gold Spot. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mainly damp places but also found on moorland and heathland. Foodplant Sedges, yellow iris, branched bur-reed and water plantain. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva September-May. Pupates in a in a transparent white cocoon spun in the leaves of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 18th July 2006, Commins Coch |
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