UK Status
Resident. Widespread and locally common in Wales and the southern half of England.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from scattered sites across the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 18-23mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Dry light soils with sparse vegetation.
Foodplant
Plantain spp.
Lifestage data
Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the
rootstock causing the central leaves to droop. Pupates in a silken
cocoon in the rootstock. |
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