| 45.023 ~ 1495 ~ Marasmarcha lunaedactyla ~ Crescent Plume | ||
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UK Status Resident. A widespread and fairly common species found in the southern half of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2013 at Derwenlas in the far west of the county. Wingspan : M & F 18-22mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Downland, beaches and sand dunes. Foodplant Common rest-harrow and spiny rest-harrow. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds within folded shoots. Pupates attached to a leaf by a silken girdle. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by AT, 23rd July 2013, Derwenlas |
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