| 40.001 ~ 0885 ~ Mompha conturbatella ~ Large Dark Mompha | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles as far north as Wester Ross. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at a single site at LLanfyllin 2008. Wingspan : M & F, 11-12.5mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Rosebay & broad-leaved willowherb. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on the leaf. Larva tightly spins upper leaves together and feeds within. Pupates in a greyish spindle shaped cocoon amongst detritus on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 11th July 2008, Llanfyllin |
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