UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from two sites in the west of the county.
Wingspan
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M & F, 11-13mm.
Confusion species
It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine+)
Habitat
Wide range of habitats.
Foodplant
Lesser stitchwort, common stitchwort and common mouse-ear.
Lifestage data
Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on flower. Larva first mines
seedpod, then constructs a case, mining continues leaving holes in
seeds. Pupates within case, near the ground. |
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