| 49.285 ~ 1184 ~ Epiblema scutulana ~ Thistle Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species throughout the county. Although care should be taken as there are a few other very similar species, especially E cirsiana. Wingspan : M & F, 12-23mm. Confusion species The female can be confused with E. cnicicolana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland and wet grassy places. Foodplant Marsh thistle and common knapweed. Lifestage data Stem/root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds within stems and roots, moving to upper part of the stem before pupating. Pupates in a silken cocoon in stem. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 6th May 2011, Llanymynech |
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