| 35.081 ~ 0731 ~ Oxypteryx atrella ~ Two-spotted Neb | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local, but widespread species in England and Wales. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2012 at Middletown in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 11-13mm. Confusion species Eulamprotes immaculatella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant St. John's-wort or hairy St. John's-wort. Lifestage data Shoot and stem feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds inside shoots and stems. Pupa reddish-brown in a suboval case cut from a leaf of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 22nd July 2012, Middletown |
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