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32.03 ~ 0706
~ Agonopterix nervosa
~ Dark-fringed Flat-body
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded at several sites in the northern half of the county.
Wingspan :
M & F,16-22mm.
Confusion species
Fairly distinctive.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Most habitats.
Foodplant
Broom, gorse, dyer's greenweed, petty whin and tree lupin.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds amongst spun shoots. Pupates in larval habitation or in detritus.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 16th Aug 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 28th July 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 11th Aug 2011, Llanfyllin