| 49.193 ~ 1104 ~ Endothenia quadrimaculana ~ Blotched Marble | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout much of the British Isles, more local in northern England and Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2014 at Middletown in the east of the county. Prior to that, not recorded in north Wales since 2006. Wingspan : M & F 12-15mm. Confusion species Endothenia ericetana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Marsh woundwort and spear mint. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on the roots lining the galleries with silk. Pupates 'spun up' in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 29th July 2014, Middletown Confirmed by Gen. Det. |
 Photo by PRW, 15th Aug 2018, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 15th Aug 2018, Commins Coch |