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70.195 ~ 1864 ~ Streak ~
Chesias legatella
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
An uncommon species but it has been recorded from scattered sites from around the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 35-38mm.
Confusion species
Broom-tip
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly in heathland, moorland and open woodland, also found in gardens and some sand dune systems.
Foodplant
Broom.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva May-June. Pupates underground.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 15th Oct 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 15th Oct 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by DB, 10th Oct 2012, Middletown