| 16.021 ~ 0442 ~ Cedestis gysseleniella ~ Gold Pine Ermine | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout much of England and Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2017 at Commins Coch in the far west of the county. This is the first record for North Wales. Wingspan : M & F 11-13mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Pine woodland and scrub heathland. Foodplant Pine. Lifestage data Web forming. Eggs laid base of needle. Larva feeds on the needles in a slight web. Pupates in a dense white cocoon on ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 3rd Aug 2017, Commins Coch |
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