home > county list > micro moths > (84 of 679)
Go UpPausePlay Species Slideshow
11.001 ~ 0180 ~ Diplodoma laichartingella ~ Dotted-margin Bagworm
UK Status

Scattered distribution throughout much of the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

First recorded at Llanfyllin in the north of the county in 2020.

Wingspan :   M & F 10-15mm

Confusion species

Fairly distinctive.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever a suitable tree is found.

Foodplant

Lichen, dead insects & decaying plant matter.

Lifestage data

Case-bearing. Eggs laid in bark. Larva forms a case from various materials. Pupates in case attached up to 1m above ground (may take two to three years to emerge in cooler climates).
map
Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 19th June 2020, Llanfyllin