| 0868 ~ Helcystogramma rufescens | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout England and Wales and south-west Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve in 2009 (near Machynlleth). Wingspan : M & F, 14-18mm. Confusion species H. lutatella. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Ungrazed grassland, woodland rides and coastal areas. Foodplant Grasses. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on the leaf. Larva spins a grass blade into a roll to form a spiral and feeds within, it repeats this process several times. Pupates inside a leaf roll not used for feeding. |
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