| 35.017 ~ 0797 ~ Neofaculta ericetella ~ Heather Sober | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Just four records exist, all from the western side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-18mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Heathland, moorland and gardens. Foodplant Heather. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first feeds on flowers and later in spun shoots. Pupates in a cocoon in the larval feeding place or in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 23rd Apr 2011, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 23rd Apr 2011, Commins Coch |
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