| 35.129 ~ 0828 ~ Caryocolum viscariella ~ Campion Groundling | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread in England and Wales, locally fairly common. Montgomeryshire Status First discovered in the north of the county at Llanfyllin in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 10-14mm. Confusion species Caryocolum alsinella, Caryocolum fraternella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Grassland, open woodland & hedgerows. Foodplant Red & white campion & sticky catchfly. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed on young shoots & leaves which become contorted, outer leaves are spun together, feeds within. Pupates in a slight cocoon in debris on ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 11th Aug 2011, Llanfyllin Pics show male (gen det by ANG) |
 Photo by MDH, 11th Aug 2011, Llanfyllin |
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