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0152 ~ Adela rufimitrella 
UK Status

Resident. Throughout England and Wales and as far north as Perthshire in Scotland.

Montgomeryshire Status

Just two records from the east of the county, last seen in 2000.

Wingspan :   M & F, 9-12mm.

Confusion species


None.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Cuckoo flower and garlic mustard.

Lifestage data

Case-bearing. Eggs laid in foodplant seed-pod. Larva feed on these then form a flat long portable case from leaf fragments covered with soil particles from which it feeds on lower leaves. Pupa formed inside the case.
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