| 19.007 ~ 0391 ~ Glyphipterix simpliciella ~ Cocksfoot Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and abundant throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status This species has been recorded mostly from the eastern side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 6-9mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, very similar to other species of Glyphipterix. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Seeds of cock's-foot and tall fescue. Lifestage data Eggs laid on the leaf or stem. Larva builds a web at the base of the leaf, the leaf then folds up on itself. Pupates in a spindle shaped cocoon spun in, or near the larval web. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 10th June 2012, Middletown |
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