| 49.031 ~ 0989 ~ Zelotherses paleana ~ Timothy Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout England and Wales, more scarce in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common throughout the county. Can be present in huge numbers e.g. 1000's in one moth trap - see pic below! Wingspan : M & F, 13-16mm. Confusion species A. unitana and A. viburnana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Generally damp or wet places. Foodplant Many herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in rolled or spun leaves. Pupates in a white silken cocoon in a spun shoot. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by RB, 31st July 2011, Llanidloes. Pic shows plague-like quantities in moth trap! |
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