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35.118 ~ 0814 ~ Scrobipalpa ocellatella ~ Beet Moth
UK Status

Resident. Southern areas of England and Wales.

Montgomeryshire Status

First recorded in 2023 at Cemmaes, in the far west of the county.

Wingspan :   M & F 11-15mm.

Confusion species

Fairly distinctive.
Flight time & Voltinity (Bivoltine)

Habitat

Coastal shingles and salt-marshes.

Foodplant

Unknown.

Lifestage data

No lifestage information is available for this species.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by SAL, 5th Sept 2023, Cemmaes