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35.148 ~ 0772 ~ Carpatolechia fugitivella ~ Elm Groundling
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain.

Montgomeryshire Status

Discovered in the north of the county at Llanfechain in 2012.

Wingspan :   M & F 12-15mm.

Confusion species

Carpatolechia notatella.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Woodland, parks and gardens.

Foodplant

Elm.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds from spun leaves or a folded leaf. Pupation site undescribed.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 21st July 2012, Llanfechain

Photo by MDH, 21st July 2012, Llanfechain

Photo by MDH, 21st July 2012, Llanfechain