| 35.153 ~ 0773 ~ Pseudotelphusa paripunctella ~ Tawny Groundling | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Found once at Commins Coch in the west of the county in 2009. Wingspan : M & F,11-12mm. Confusion species Teleiodes wagae. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Two distinct races known, one feeding in oak habitat, the other on habitats with bog myrtle. Foodplant Oak and bog myrtle. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives between flatly spun leaves, leaving large green blotches in leaf. Pupates in a fragile cocoon in detritus. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 16th June 2009, Commins Coch |
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