| 62.047 ~ 1461 ~ Assara terebrella ~ Dark Spruce Knot-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in southern Britain. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded once from Powis Castle near Welshpool in 2009. Wingspan : M & F, 22-25mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mature spruce woodland. Foodplant Norway spruce. Lifestage data Eggs laid on cone. Larva feed inside the cone causing them to drop prematurely. Pupates in a slight cocoon within the cone. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 12th June 2009, Powis Castle |
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