| 12.03 ~ 0245 ~ Tinea pallescentella ~ Large Pale Clothes Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely recorded in the British Isles, more common in the north. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2015 at Derwenlas in the far west of the county. Wingspan : M & F 15-22mm. Confusion species Tinea pellionella |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Continuous)  Habitat Anywhere. Foodplant A variety of organic materials; e.g. wool, feathers and hair. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs laid on food. Larva forms a case only when moulting. Pupates in a tough cocoon away from the feeding site. |
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by AT, 19th Nov 2015, Derwenlas |
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