| 7.014 ~ 0143 ~ Nematopogon metaxella ~ Buff Long-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. Very local in the southern half of the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2014 at Middletown in the east of the county. Since then there have been a few scattered records from across the county. Wingspan : M & F 15-17mm. Confusion species Nematopogon panzerella and Nematopogon pilella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodlands, fens and marshes. Foodplant Herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Eggs laid on petiole of plant. Larva falls to ground and makes a case where it feeds on low plants. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 3rd June 2014, Middletown Confirmed by Gen. Det. |
 Photo by SOS, June 2016, Guilsfield |
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