| 63.066 ~ 1333 ~ Scoparia pyralella ~ Meadow Grey | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles, but less common in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at several sites throughout the county, but never common. Wingspan : M & F, 17-20mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open country and coastal shingle. Foodplant Mainly common ragwort. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in the roots and feeds within, also feeds on decaying plant material. Pupal site undescribed. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 23rd June 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 23rd June 2010, Llanfyllin |
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