| 28.019 ~ 0649 ~ Esperia sulphurella ~ Sulphur Tubic | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles except northern Scotland where it is absent. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a few scattered sites in the northern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-15mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland, hedgerows and gardens. Foodplant Dead bark. Lifestage data Eggs laid on food source. Larva move around in silken tubes feeding as they do so. Pupates in a firm silken cocoon in its feeding place. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 22nd Apr 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 16th Jan 2013, Llanfyllin Moth emerged indoors from fireside wood pile |
 Photo by MDH, 16th Jan 2013, Llanfyllin Forewing detail of moth pictured left. |