| 62.001 ~ 1428 ~ Aphomia sociella ~ Bee Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and often common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Very common, especially in the northern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 25-38mm. Confusion species Female can resemble Melissoblaptes zelleri and Paralipsa gularis. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever bees nests are found. Foodplant Various material in bee's nest. Lifestage data Eggs laid inside nest. Larva initially feed on old cells and debris, later attacking comb and brood, often riddling the nest with silk lined tunnels. Pupates in a tough brown papery cocoon, often in numbers. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 28th June 2008, Llanfyllin. Male. |
 Photo by MDH, 16th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin. Female. |
 Photo by SOS, 24th May 2014, Guilsfield Emerging adults |
 Photo by SOS, 24th May 2014, Guilsfield Larva |
 Photo by SOS, May 2014, Guilsfield Cocoons |
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