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12.011 ~ 0225 ~ Triaxomera fulvimitrella ~ Four-spotted Clothes Moth
UK Status

Resident. Found locally throughout most of mainland Britain, except the far north of Scotland.

Montgomeryshire Status

First recorded from Powis Castle in the east of the county in 1999. Since then a further record coming from the south of the county has been added.

Wingspan :   M & F, 15-22mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Bracket fungi.

Lifestage data

Eggs are laid on larval food. Larva feeds on a variety of bracket fungi and dead wood. It has also been found in callus tissue around wounds.
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Montgomeryshire photos