| 49.128 ~ 0946 ~ Aethes rubigana ~ Burdock Conch | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Can be locally fairly common; recorded from several sites throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-19mm. Confusion species A. cnicana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Burdock. Lifestage data Eggs laid on seedhead. Larva lives and feeds within the seedhead. Pupates in a silken cocoon spun in debris on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 15th July 2012, Middletown |
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