| 7.01 ~ 0152 ~ Cauchas rufimitrella ~ Meadow Long-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. Throughout England and Wales and as far north as Perthshire in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status A few records from the east of the county. 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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 16th May 2012, Middletown |
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