UK Status
Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at two sites in the western side of the county at Commins Coch and Foel.
Wingspan
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M & F, 16-18mm.
Confusion species
E. truncicolella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)
Habitat
Moors and mountains.
Foodplant
Mosses.
Lifestage data
Moss feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva found on rock and old walls
feeding amongst the moss. Pupates in a crevice under the moss. |
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