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0710 ~ Agonopterix conterminella 
UK Status

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

Montgomeryshire Status

Two county records, one from the east of the county in 1993, and the other from the west in 2010.

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