| 43.005 ~ 0914 ~ Scythris subcinctella ~ Copper Owlet | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in southern half of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2017 at Llanymynech Hill in the north-east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 9-11.5mm. Confusion species Scythris piceapennis. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Chalk and limestone grassland. Foodplant Common rock-rose. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed in a loose web over several shoots of the plant. Pupates; not known. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by JEG, 8th July 2017, Llanymynech Confirmed by Gen.Det. |
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