| 49.347 ~ 1241 ~ Grapholita compositella ~ Triple-stripe Piercer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Fairly common in the southern half of Britain, becoming more local further north. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2016 at Llanymynech Rocks in the north-east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 8-10mm. Confusion species A fairly distinctive species. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Chalk and grassland meadows, sand dunes and open woodland. Foodplant Clover, bird's foot trefoil. Lifestage data Eggs laid singly on foodplant. Larva feed in stems, later in spun leaves. Pupates in a white cocoon in the litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PAR, 13th Aug 2017, Abermule |
 Photo by TW, 28th May 2020, Berriew |
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