| 0391 ~ Glyphipterix simpliciella ~ Cocksfoot Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and abundant throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status This species has been recorded mainly on the eastern edge of the county, but the last record came from Commins Coch on the western side of the county in 2010. Wingspan : M & F, 6-9mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, very similar to other species of Glyphipterix. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Seeds of cock's-foot and tall fescue. Lifestage data Eggs laid on the leaf or stem. Larva builds a web at the base of the leaf, the leaf then folds up on itself. Pupates in a spindle shaped cocoon spun in, or near the larval web. |
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