| 44.001 ~ 1288 ~ Alucita hexadactyla ~ Twenty-plume Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and very common in England, less common in Wales and Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status A common species throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 14-16mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Honeysuckle Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a whitish blotch in the leaf or eats out a flower bud. Pupates in the mine. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 24th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
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