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73.272 Papestra biren - Glaucous Shears

Glaucous Shears (Papestra biren)
Glaucous Shears (Papestra b...

Species account from Moths of Glamorgan
(Gilmore, Slade & Stewart, 2009):

A species of upland heaths where the larvae feed on a range of herbaceous species including Heather. A key area for the species appears to be around Merthyr Common where an exceptional catch of 58 was made on 01.v.1997 (DRWG, MCP). A small number of records in coastal areas probably relate to individuals that have wandered off the hilltops.



10km Distribution Map

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Tetrad Distribution Map

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Moth Records

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Site Gridref Quantity Date Recorder More Info
Mynydd Aberdar SO0106 8 24 May 1998 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 2 22 Jun 2002 Mark Evans
Cefnpennar (Gwaun Helen), Aberdare SO036025 1 17 Jul 2002 Mark Evans
Cwmbach (Penwaun), Aberdare SO035027 1 18 Jun 2000 Mark Evans
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 26 Apr 2011 Jenny Colley
Penwaun-uchaf, Mynydd Uchaf SN7210 1 31 May 2003 Barry Stewart, R.H.A. Taylor
Merthyr Common (Twynau Gwynion) SO065105 58 01 May 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Senghenydd ST118909 1 24 Apr 2011 Tony Williams
Moel Troed-y-rhiw SS8497 1 01 May 2014 P. Parsons
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 06 May 2003 Mark Evans
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 29 May 2012 Mike Hogan
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS54738901 1 28 Apr 2011 Sian Musgrave
Margam District SS7987 8 1952 to 1954 H.D. Morgan
Mynydd Aberdar, RCT/MT border SO0237405088 14 01 Jun 2012 Mike Hogan
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 0 23 Jun 2005 Gwyn Roberts
Merthyr Tydfil (G. Fleming) SO0406 0 1900 to 1927 George Fleming
Stanleytown ST013949 1 15 May 1998 Jeff Williams
Oxwich SS505875 0 1800 to 2007 Unknown (CCW database)
Cwm-twrch Isaf SN7610 0 05 Jun 2000 Gwyn Roberts
Cwmbach (Penwaun Iago), Aberdare SO035029 2 08 Jun 2004 Mark Evans
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 17 May 2002 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Port Talbot Docks (North) SS7689 0 1917 H.W. Vivian
Port Talbot SS7689 0 1893 H.W. Vivian
Mayals, 50 Owls Lodge SS608904 1 15 Jul 1978 Steve Walmsley, Jim Wright
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 1 23 Jun 2005 Gwyn Roberts
Mynydd Aberdar, RCT/MT border SO0234005018 17 01 Jun 2012 Mark Evans
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 17 May 1987 Steve Moon
Cefnrhos-gwawr plantation SN9801701049 2 06 Jun 2014 Mark Evans
Cwmdulais Cottages SN617035 1 01 May 2000 Barry Stewart
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 2 13 Jun 2004 Sian Musgrave
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS469908 1 04 May 2011 David Painter
Cwm-twrch Isaf SN7610 1 05 Jun 2000 Gwyn Roberts
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 29 Apr 2011 Mike Hogan
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 1 20 May 2001 Sian Musgrave
Twyn Blaen-nant, Abernant SO025042 1 26 Jun 2001 Mark Evans
Eglwysilan ST104891 1 05 May 2011 Tony Williams
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 1 25 May 2001 Sian Musgrave

Moth Images (2)

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