| 49.178 ~ 1070 ~ Stictea mygindiana ~ Cowberry Marble | ||
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UK Status Resident. Fairly common, but restricted to the moors and mountains from Derbyshire northwards and north Wales. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded at the Berwyns in 2011. Wingspan : M. 17-20mm. F. 15-18mm. Confusion species O. arbutella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Heath, moors and hilly or mountainous places. Foodplant Bog myrtle and cow berry. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within a tent of spun leaves. Pupates in a cocoon of silk and frass within a tent. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by JEG, April 2011, Berwyns |
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