| 63.003 ~ 1367 ~ Pyrausta cingulata ~ Silver-barred Sable | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local throughout Britain as far north as Perthshire in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Only recorded from the Llanymynech area in the north-east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 14-17mm. Confusion species P. nigrata. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Recorded from sandy areas or places with chalk or limestone. Foodplant Thyme. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a silken web near the base of the plant and feeds within. Pupates in a rather large, papery, greyish-brown cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by TS, 3rd Aug 2011, Llanymynech |
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