Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout
the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from two widely separated sites.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 10.5-12mm.
Confusion species
It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some
cases differences can be seen in various life stages.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Grassland and roadside verges.
Foodplant
White clover.
Lifestage data
Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on flower. Larva feeds on the
ripening seeds, then spins a case from white silk. Pupates within case,
attached to the ground.
Montgomeryshire
photos
Photo by PRW, 11th June 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Llanymynech Rocks
Photo by AT, 11th July 2016, Derwenlas
Photo by AT, 11th July 2016, Derwenlas
pic shows antenna structure