| 7.015 ~ 0140 ~ Nematopogon swammerdamella ~ Large Long-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and often common in mainland Britain. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common, records from across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 17-21mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, all species of Nematopogon are very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Biennial)  Habitat Mainly a woodland species. Foodplant Dead leaves. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs probably laid on the stems of herbaceous plants. Larva forms a portable case from which it will feed from soil particles or dead leaves. Pupa formed inside the case. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 21st May 2009, Commins Coch |
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