| 35.132 ~ 0830 ~ Caryocolum fraternella ~ Mouse-ear Groundling | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and as far as East Lothian in Scotland, more common in south-east England. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2010 at Llanfyllin in the north of the county. This was only the eight record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F, 9-13mm. Confusion species C. viscariella, C. marmorea. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Dry grasslands, heaths, damp areas. Foodplant Bog stitchwort, lesser stitchwort, field mouse-ear and common mouse-ear. Lifestage data Shoot miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva bores into a young shoot which forms into a gall like structure. Pupates in slight cocoon amongst detritus on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 26th July 2010, Llanfyllin Male confirmed by Gen Det. |
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