UK Status
Resident. Found very locally in England as far north as Westmorland.
Montgomeryshire Status
First found at Llanfyllin in the north of the county in 2009,
since when there has been a further record from the south.
Wingspan
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M & F, 12-19mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Various fungi and occasionally rotten wood.
Lifestage data
Eggs are laid on larval food. Larva feeds on bracket fungi found on birch. |
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