| 32.029 ~ 0705 ~ Agonopterix umbellana ~ Gorse Flat-body | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found locally throughout most of mainland Britain, except the far north of Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at two sites in the west of the county, Commins Coch and Berwyn. Wingspan : M & F,19-24mm. Confusion species Fairly distinctive. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Gorse and hairy greenweed. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on a soft new shoot. Larva feeds amongst spun shoots. Pupates in detritus. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 2nd Sept 2008, Commins Coch |
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