| 35.065 ~ 0728 ~ Monochroa cytisella ~ Bracken Neb | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout Britain as far north as Co. Durham. Montgomeryshire Status Found in two widely separated sites in the county at Commins Coch and Llanfyllin. Wingspan : M & F,10-12mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woods, heaths and hillsides. Foodplant Bracken. Lifestage data Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva feeds on the upper part of the stem causing it to droop. Pupates in detritus or the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th July 2010, Commins Coch |
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