| 17.011 ~ 0461 ~ Ypsolopha ustella ~ Variable Smudge | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Quite common throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-20mm. Confusion species Y. sylvella and some forms of Y. parenthesella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly where oak is found. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on a twig of the foodplant. Larva feeds from a slight spinning. Pupates in a pale brown cocoon under a leaf, in a crevice or against the bark. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 28th Oct 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 25th Oct 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 20th Nov 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 15th Dec 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 25th August 2012, Middletown |
 Photo by JP, 11th March 2017, Aberbechan |