| 35.031 ~ 0868 ~ Helcystogramma rufescens ~ Orange Crest | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout England and Wales and south-west Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 14-18mm. Confusion species H. lutatella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Ungrazed grassland, woodland rides and coastal areas. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on the leaf. Larva spins a grass blade into a roll to form a spiral and feeds within, it repeats this process several times. Pupates inside a leaf roll not used for feeding. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 18th July 2013, Middletown |
 Photo by PRW, 2nd Aug 2014, Cors Dyfi |
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