| 49.225 ~ 1205a ~ Spilonota laricana ~ Larch-bud Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local, but relatively common species found in the southern half of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2015 at Hafren Forest in the south of the county. Wingspan : M & F 12-17mm. Confusion species Spilonota ocellana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Larch plantations. Foodplant Larch and sitka spruce. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs lain on foodplant. Larva first mines leaves, later creates a spinning. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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by DB, 12th Aug 2015, Hafren Forest
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