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1.001 ~ 0001 ~ Micropterix tunbergella ~ Red-barred Gold
UK Status

Resident. A common species, but more local and scarce further north.

Montgomeryshire Status

First recorded in the centre-north of the county at Coed Pendugwm Nature Reserve in 2014.

Wingspan :   M & F 8-11mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Woodland and grassland.

Foodplant

Unknown.

Lifestage data

No lifestage information is available for this species.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by TS, 10th May 2014, Coed Pendugwm

Photo by MDH, 30th May 2020, Llanfyllin