| 28.015 ~ 0640 ~ Batia lunaris ~ Lesser Tawny Tubic | ||
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UK Status Resident. A common species found throughout much of England and Wales. Montgomeryshire Status Discovered in the east of the county at Middletown in 2012. This is only the sixth record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 9-11mm. Confusion species Other species of Batia. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Lecanora conizaeoidesa lichen. Lifestage data Tube feeder. Eggs laid on, or close to foodplant. Larva initially burrows into lichen and constructs a tube covered with frass, it then feeds from this tube. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 22nd July 2012, Middletown |
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