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28.017 ~ 0641 ~ Batia lambdella ~ Greater Tawny Tubic
UK Status

Resident. Found mainly in southern England and Wales and eastern Scotland.

Montgomeryshire Status

Rarely recorded.

Wingspan :   M & F, 13-18mm.

Confusion species

B. lunaris and B. internella.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Gorse.

Lifestage data

Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds under dead bark of twigs. Pupates in its feeding place.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by DB, 15th July 2013, Middletown