| 49.035 ~ 0991 ~ Clepsis senecionana ~ Obscure Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from four sites in the north of the county, with good good numbers coming from Llanymynech Rocks. Wingspan : M & F, 17-24mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found; also on limestone grassland. Foodplant Bilberry & bog myrtle. Where occurs on limestone grassland another foodplant must be used (Goldenrod a possibility). Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun leaves. Pupates in a folded leaf edge. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 15th April 2014, Llanymynech |
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