| 62.023 ~ 1442 ~ Pempelia palumbella ~ Heather Knot-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and often common throughout the British Isles as far north as southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status A few records from the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 22-28mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Heathland and moorland. Foodplant Heather. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a web that soon becomes covered with frass and lives within. Pupates in a thick white cocoon in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 18th July 2013, Middletown |
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