| 49.335 ~ 1254 ~ Cydia strobilella ~ Spruce-seed Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Scattered records from the southern half of Britain and a few from the east of Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2016 at Llanfechain in the north-east of the county. This was the 1st record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 10-15mm. Confusion species A fairly distinctive species. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly spruce plantations. Foodplant Norway spruce Lifestage data Eggs laid on cones. Larva feed in the cones. Pupates within the cone. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PGC, 8th May 2016, Llanfechain |
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