| 0787 ~ Bryotropha terrella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the British Isles especially in sandy places. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from four sites in the county, but will probably be more widespread. Wingspan : M & F, 14-16.5mm. Confusion species B. politella, B. terrella and B. desertella. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Mosses and common bent. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs, oviposition site undescribed. Larva forms a white silken tube attached to the moss on which it feeds. Pupates in a cocoon in the larval feeding place. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 28th May 2010, Llanfyllin Confirmed by gen.det. |
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