| 17.009 ~ 0459 ~ Ypsolopha sylvella ~ Wood Smudge | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in the southern half of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Middletown in the east of the county. An uncommon species. Wingspan : M & F 17-19mm. Confusion species Y. aplella, Y. lucella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly oak woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on a twig. Larva feeds between spun leaves. Pupates in a boat shaped cocoon in the detritus on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 7th Oct 2013, Middletown |
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