| 49.242 ~ 1145 ~ Epinotia nanana ~ Small Spruce Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. A fairly local species, more common in southern England, more scarce further north and very local in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First confirmed in the north of the county in 2014 at Coed Pendugwm Nature Reserve. A new record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 9-11mm. Confusion species Epinotia nigricana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Plantations, mixed woodland and gardens. Foodplant Norway and sitka spruce. Lifestage data Leaf miner/Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva mine needles spinning a silken tube. Pupates in food plant or leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 25th June 2014, Coed Pendugwm Confirmed by Gen. Det. |
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