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32.01 ~ 0710 ~ Agonopterix conterminella ~ Sallow Flat-body
UK Status

Resident. Local in Britain as far north as Morayshire in Scotland.

Montgomeryshire Status

Rarely recorded.

Wingspan :   M & F,17-19mm.

Confusion species

A. liturosa.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Sallow and willow spp.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on the leaves. Larva feeds amongst spun shoots. Pupates in detritus or the soil.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 24th July 2010, Cors Dyfi

Photo by PRW, 20th July 2013, Commins Coch