| 49.255 ~ 1138 ~ Epinotia nisella ~ Grey Poplar Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-17mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, this species is very variable and can resemble other species of Epinotia. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland, gardens and wet places. Foodplant Willow and poplar spp. Lifestage data Catkin feeder/spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds either inside a catkin or between two flatly spun leaves. Pupates spun up in larval habitation or in a silken cocoon amongst leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 19th Aug 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 10th Oct 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 16th July 2011, Cors Dyfi |
 Photo by PRW, 14th Aug 2013, Commins Coch |
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