UK Status
Resident. Found throughout Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
A few scattered records from across the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 8-11mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Germander speedwell.
Lifestage data
Case-bearing. Eggs laid on foodplant flowers. Larva feed on seed
capsules, then forms a flat elongated portable case from leaf
fragments, from which it feeds on lower leaves. Pupa formed inside the
case. |
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