| 0470 ~ Orthotelia sparganella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local in England, Wales and southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county, Commins Coch in 2008. Wingspan : M & F, 18-28mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wet areas, around ponds. Foodplant Bur-reed, iris, reed sweet-grass. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on the stem. Larva mines the leaves and stem. Pupates within the stem, often low down. |
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