| 63.028 ~ 1375 ~ Ostrinia nubilalis ~ European Corn-borer | ||
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UK Status Spreading northwards and westwards from south-east England. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded at Derwenlas in the west of the county in 2020. Wingspan : M & F 29-37mm Confusion species Male fairly distinctive, but the female can be confused with Sitochroa verticalis. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Mugwort. Lifestage data Stem miner. Eggs laid low down on foodplant. Larva mines upwards. Pupates within the stem. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by AT, 15th Sept 2020, Derwenlas |
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