UK Status
Resident. Locally common in Britain as far north as Lancashire.
Montgomeryshire Status
A widespread, but fairly uncommon species.
Wingspan
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M & F, 18-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Haystacks, squirrels drays, and thatch.
Foodplant
Dried vegetable matter.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on food source. Larva feeds openly on dried vegetable matter. Pupates in an oval cocoon. |
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