| 49.229 ~ 1154 ~ Epinotia caprana ~ Large Sallow Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from two sites in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 16-21mm. Confusion species E.sordidana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Fens, marshes and wet moorland. Foodplant Sallow and bog myrtle. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun terminal leaves. Pupates spun up in leaf litter on ground or in an earthen cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th July 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 2nd Aug 2014, Cors Dyfi |
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