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0646 ~ Telechrysis tripuncta 
UK Status

A local but widespread species found south of a line from the Wash to Breconshire, Staffordshire, North Wales, Southern Yorkshire and north-west England.

Montgomeryshire Status

First recorded in 2009 at Llanfyllin in the north of the county.

Wingspan :   M & F, 11-14mm.

Confusion species


Elachista albifrontella.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine.)

Habitat

Found in woodlands and hedgerows.

Foodplant

Rotten or dead wood.

Lifestage data

Eggs probably laid on the dead wood. Larval lifestyle, undescribed . Pupates probably in dead wood, close to feeding place.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 26th June 2009, Llanfyllin