| 18.003 ~ 0465 ~ Plutella porrectella ~ Grey-streaked Diamond-back | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and can be common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from just two sites on the extreme western and eastern edges of the county. Both records pictured below. Wingspan : M & F, 14-17mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Dame's violet. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on underside of foodplant. Larva feeds in a very loose web on the underside of the leaf. Pupates in an open network cocoon under a leaf or on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 10th June 2007, CAT |
 Photo by DB, 4th May 2011, Middletown |
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