| 62.059 ~ 1484 ~ Phycitodes saxicola ~ Small Clouded Knot-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. A widespread and fairly common species, found mostly in coastal areas of Britain as far north as south-western Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Middletown in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 14-20mm. Confusion species Other Phycitodes Sp. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Favours dry and sandy places. Foodplant Various compositae flower heads. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds within the flower head. Overwinters in a cocoon and pupates in the spring. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 23rd July 2013, Middletown |
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