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32.019 ~ 0689 ~ Agonopterix ciliella ~ Large Carrot Flat-body
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

Found at scattered sites throughout the county. 

Wingspan :   M & F,19-24mm.

Confusion species

A. heracliana and A. cnicella.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Most habitats.

Foodplant

Umbellifers.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on a leaf or shoot. Larva rolls a leaflet into a tube from which it feeds, several tubes may be made, also feeds on flowers and seeds. Pupates in detritus.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PB, 24th Apr 2010, Morben Isaf