| 49.288 ~ 1183 ~ Epiblema foenella ~ White-foot Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. A locally fairly common species in the south and west of Britain, more scarce in the north and east. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded at Llanymynech Rocks in the north-east of the county in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 17-26mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Uncultivated ground, river banks & coastal cliffs. Foodplant Mugwort. Lifestage data Stem/root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on the roots and rootstocks, tunnelling upwards in the main stem and side shoots. Pupates in a silken cocoon in stem. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Llanymynech |
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