| 0713 ~ Agonopterix angelicella | ||
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UK Status Resident. A locally common species found throughout Britain as far north as Aberdeenshire. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded twice at Commins Coch in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F,15-19mm. Confusion species A. assimilella and A. astrantiae. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Damp and wet places. Foodplant Wild angelica, hogweed and milk parsley. Lifestage data Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva feeds, sometimes gregariously, in bunched leaves and shoots. Pupates in detritus or the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, July 2010, Middletown |
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