| 17.008 ~ 0458 ~ Ypsolopha alpella ~ Barred Smudge | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local, found in Britain as far north as Yorkshire. Montgomeryshire Status A single very old record from the east of the county, Guilsfield 1959. Wingspan : M & F, 14-18mm. Confusion species Y. lucella, Y. sylvella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Oak woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds from a slight web. Pupates in a pale cocoon under a leaf or against the bark. |
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