| 22.003 ~ 0449a ~ Prays ruficeps ~ Dark Ash-bud Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Insufficient information. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2014 at Roundton Hill Nature Reserve in the east of the county. Only the 2nd record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 14-17mm. Confusion species The dark form of Prays fraxinella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Ash. Lifestage data Leaf /bark miner. Eggs laid on twig. Larva first mines leaf, then bark or a twig. Pupates in a cocoon, attached to the twig. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 24th June 2014, Roundton Confirmed by Gen. Det. |
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