| 49.24 ~ 1136 ~ Epinotia immundana ~ Common Birch Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common and found at several scattered sites throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-14mm. Confusion species E. tetraquetrana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Woodland, heathland and wet places. Foodplant Alder and birch. Lifestage data Catkin feeder/leaf roller. Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva, first generation feed inside catkins and buds, the second generation roll leaves and feed within. Pupates in a silken cocoon amongst the litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 30th Apr 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 22nd Apr 2011, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 15th July 2011, Middletown |