| 0253 ~ Ochsenheimeria vacculella ~ Cereal Stem Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Scarce. Found in the south of Britain as far north as Durham Montgomeryshire Status A single old record from Gregynog in 1987. Wingspan : M. 11-12mm. F. 12-14mm. Confusion species Other species of Ochsenheimeria. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Grassland and arable country, although it has been more recorded in habitats containing mature timber. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Leaf/stem miner. Eggs laid in pairs on foodplant. Larva first mines leaves then bores into stems. Pupates in a white cocoon spun between leaves of foodplant. |
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