| 49.281 ~ 1168 ~ Gypsonoma sociana ~ White Cloaked Shoot | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common in the southern half of Britain, very local in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2014 at Middletown in the east of the county. Only the 7th record for north Wales Wingspan : M & F 12-15mm. Confusion species Gypsonoma aceriana and Gypsonoma dealbana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Aspen, black poplar and sallow sp. Lifestage data Stem miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva mines stem, later feeding in expanding buds. Pupates on ground or a crevice of bark. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 13th June 2014, Middletown |
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