UK Status
Resident. A fairly common and widespread mainly
coastal species, found around the coasts of British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2013 at Commins Coch in the west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 19-22mm.
Confusion species
Pempeliella ornatella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Coastal and calcareous soils.
Foodplant
Wild Thyme.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on a foodplant. Larva feed in a silken web which
extends up the plant. Pupates in s cocoon, either within the feeding
site or in the soil. |
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