| 17.01 ~ 0460 ~ Ypsolopha parenthesella ~ White-shouldered Smudge | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-19mm. Confusion species Some forms of Y. ustella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly where oak is found. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on a twig of the foodplant. Larva feeds from a slight spinning. Pupates in a pale brown cocoon under a leaf, in a crevice or against the bark. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 20th Sept 2008, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 5th Aug 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by GBC, 30th July 2013, Lake Vrynwy |