| 7.012 ~ 0141 ~ Nematopogon schwarziellus ~ Sandy Long-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A few scattered records across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 14-17mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, all species of Nematopogon are very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland, hedgerows, moorland, heathland and other open habitats. Foodplant Dead leaves. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs are laid on the stems of herbaceous plants. Larva forms a portable case from dead leaves and debris from which it will feed. Pupa formed inside the case. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 30th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
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