| 63.074 ~ 1344 ~ Eudonia mercurella ~ Small Grey | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain as far north as southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status A very common species that seems to be restricted to the northern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 17-18mm. Confusion species E. alpina. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Mosses. Lifestage data Moss feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms silken galleries amongst the moss and feeds within. Pupates in a slight cocoon in the moss. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 22nd July 2009, Llanfyllin |
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