| 32.017 ~ 0697 ~ Agonopterix arenella ~ Brindled Flat-body | ||
|
UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain, except the far north of Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Common. Recorded throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F,16-22mm. Confusion species Fairly distinctive. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant Thistle spp., knapweed spp., burdock spp. and saw-wort. Lifestage data Leaf miner/spinning. Eggs laid on a leaf. Larva first mines a leaf, it later feeds in a web under the leaf. Pupates in detritus or the soil. |
|
| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 21st Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 27th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 15th Aug 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 6th Apr 2010, Llanfyllin |
||