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63.048 ~ 1408
~ Palpita vitrealis
~ Olive-tree Pearl
UK Status
Migrant. An uncommon migrant found chiefly along the southern seaboard of England, numbers vary each year.
Montgomeryshire Status
Records from Commins Coch in 2006 & 2013.
Wingspan :
M & F, 27-31mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(?)
Habitat
Could turn up anywhere.
Foodplant
Abroad it feeds on Jasmine and olive.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid singly on foodplant. Larva feeds openly on leaves. Pupates in a cocoon formed amongst the leaves of the foodplant.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 27th June 2006, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 14th Aug 2013, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 26th Oct 2013, Commins Coch