| 35.028 ~ 0866 ~ Brachmia blandella ~ Gorse Crest | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common in England as far north as Yorkshire and from a few localities in the southern half of Wales. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from two widely separated sites either side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-19mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat A wide range of habitats. Foodplant Gorse, grand fir and insect galls. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva forms a slight spinning from which it feeds and overwinters. Pupal site not unknown. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 21st Aug 2007, Commins Coch |
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