| 72.078 ~ 2452 ~ Red Underwing ~ Catocala nupta | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species, but it has been recorded from scattered sites, mainly across the eastern side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 70-90mm. Confusion species Rosy Underwing and French Red Underwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Parkland, woodland, scrub, carr, riverbanks and gardens. Foodplant Poplars, aspen and willows. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg laid on the bark. Larva May-July. Pupates either on the plant or amongst the leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 16th Sept 2009, Llanfyllin |
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