| 2485 ~ Marsh Oblique-barred ~ Hypenodes humidalis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. Easily overlooked, this uncommon and local species has only been recorded from two sites in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 14-15mm. Confusion species White-line Snout, and, because of its small size, it is often confused with micro moths. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Wet, boggy and marshy places. Foodplant Unknown in the wild. In captivity, cross-leaved heath, sphagnum moss and marsh cinquefoil. Lifestage data Largely unknown. Probably overwinters as a larva or a pupa. Pupates in a pendulous cocoon suspended from the foodplant. |
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