| 35.066 ~ 0735 ~ Monochroa tenebrella ~ Common Plain Neb | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Roundton Hill in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 10-12mm. Confusion species Eulamprotes unicolorella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Scrubland, heathland and poor grassland. Foodplant Sheep's sorrel. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on the roots and rootstock. Pupates in the larval feeding place. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th July 2013, Llanfyllin |
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