| 41.002 ~ 0873 ~ Blastobasis adustella ~ Dingy Dowd | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Common. Recorded locally throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-19mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever food source is found. Foodplant Grand fir, galls, decaying vegetable matter, bird droppings and other dead or live organic matter. Lifestage data Eggs laid on food source. Larva feeds openly on food source. Pupates in white woven cocoon on ground, occasionally overwintering twice. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 17th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 17th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
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