UK Status
Migrant. A rare migrant to the British Isles, mainly
found in the southern counties of England.
Montgomeryshire Status
This very rare species was first recorded in Middletown in the
north-east of the county in 2011.
Wingspan
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M & F, 19-22mm.
Confusion species
Nascia cilialis.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(?)
Habitat
Could turn up anywhere.
Foodplant
Antirrhinum, linaria vulgaris & sesame.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. The Larva makes shelter by rolling up young
leaves and webbing them together with silk. They feed inside their
shelter. Pupal site unknown. |
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