| 35.151 ~ 0770 ~ Carpatolechia proximella ~ Black-speckled Groundling | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status First confirmed in the north of the county in 2014 in the Lake Vyrnwy area. Wingspan : M & F 13-16mm. Confusion species Carpatolechia alburnella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Birch and alder. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in a folded leaf. Pupates in a loose cocoon in the detritus. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 24th June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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