| 49.357 ~ 1247 ~ Grapholita funebrana ~ Plum Fruit Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common in the southern half of England, scattered records further north and in Wales. Montgomeryshire Status Found at just a handful of sites in the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-15mm. Confusion species C. molesta and C. tenebrosana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Hedgerows, orchards and gardens. Foodplant Plum spp. Lifestage data Fruit feeder. Eggs laid at the base of the fruit stalk. Larva feeds inside the fruit, especially near the stone. Pupates spun up under dead wood, bark, moss or in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by SOS, 30th Aug 2014, Guilsfield |
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