| 49.342 ~ 1259 ~ Cydia fagiglandana ~ Large Beech Piercer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A common species found throughout England, more patchy in Wales and rare in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First confirmed in the north of the county in 2014 at Coed Pendugwm Nature Reserve. Only the 3rd record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 13-19mm. Confusion species Cydia splendana. |
Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland and hedgerow trees. Foodplant Beech. Lifestage data Nut feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds on the fruit, hollowing out nut. Pupates under bark or in surface litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 25th June 2014, Coed Pendugwm |
 Photo by SAL, 18th July 2022 |
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