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63.024 ~ 1381 ~ Anania funebris ~ White-spotted Sable
UK Status

Resident. A local species found in scattered locations throughout Britain.

Montgomeryshire Status

A single fairly old record coming from Talerddig in in the west of the county in 1978.

Wingspan :   M & F, 20-23mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Woodland glades, and cliffs inland or on the coast.

Foodplant

Goldenrod.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a slight web under the lower leaves and feeds on the leaves and flowers. Pupates in an oval yellowish cocoon.
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Montgomeryshire photos