UK Status
Resident. Relatively common in the south of England, becoming less so
further north into southern Scotland; scarce in Ireland
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2016 at Derwenlas in the far west of the county -
just the 3rd record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M & F 12-20mm.
Confusion species
A fairly distinctive species.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Hemp agrimony
Lifestage data
Gall feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within the stem and
forming a gall. Pupates in the gall. |
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