UK Status
Locally widespread in the southern half of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2019 at Middletown in the north-east of the county.
Wingspan
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Male is wingless & female is unknown.
Confusion species
L. lapidella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Undocumented)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Lichen.
Lifestage data
Case-bearing. Eggs laid in case. Larva forms a case mainly from lichen.
Pupates in case attached near by the foodplant. |
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