| 0418 ~ Argyresthia conjugella ~ Apple Fruit Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from several sites in the north-west corner of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-14mm. Confusion species A. spinosella and A. semifusca. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Rowan and apple Lifestage data Fruit miner. Eggs laid on the unripe fruit of the foodplant. Larva feed inside fruit. Pupates in a dense silken cocoon just under the ground or bark. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 17th June 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 15th June 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, L.Vyrnwy |