| 18.001 ~ 0464 ~ Plutella xylostella ~ Diamond-back Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident & Migrant. Widespread and often abundant throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-17mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine+)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Brassica spp. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on underside of the foodplant. Larva feeds openly, or from a slight spinning on the underside of the leaf. Pupates in an open network cocoon on the plant or amongst the leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 2nd July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 12th May 2009, Commins Coch |
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