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19.002 ~ 0397
~ Glyphipterix thrasonella
~ Speckled Fanner
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and abundant throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common in the county and can be abundant where foodplant exists.
Wingspan :
M & F, 10-15mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine?)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
The stem of Juncus acutiflorus.
Lifestage data
Stem miner. Eggs laid on the heads of foodplant. Little is known about the larval stage or pupation.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 17th June 2008, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 1st June 2011, Llanfechain
Photo by GBC, 16th June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy