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0701 ~ Agonopterix ocellana 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded at several sites in the south-east of the county.

Wingspan :   M & F,19-23mm.

Confusion species


Fairly distinctive.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Most habitats.

Foodplant

Willow spp.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on a shoot. Larva feeds amongst spun leaves. Pupates in detritus.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 16th Sept 2008, Commins Coch

Photo by MDH, 17th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin