| 73.002 ~ 2449 ~ Dark Spectacle ~ Abrostola triplasia | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common W,(T). Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species, perhaps because it can be confused with the more common Spectacle. Wingspan : M & F, 34-40mm. Confusion species Spectacle. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant Common nettle and hop. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in a folded leaf of the foodplant. Larva July-September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 27th June 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 25th July 2012, Llanfyllin |
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