| 63.047 ~ 1404 ~ Spoladea recurvalis ~ Maize Moth | ||
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UK Status Migrant. A scarce migrant from the tropics which up until 2011 had only been recorded about a dozen times, mainly from southern coastal sites of England. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in Commins Coch in the west of the county in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 22-24mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(?)  Habitat Could turn up anywhere. Foodplant Beet, spinach and maize. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in a silken web on the leaves. Pupation site undescribed. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 2nd Oct 2011, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 2nd Oct 2011, Commins Coch |
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