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0954f1 ~ Eupoecilia angustana f. fasciella 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout most of the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch in 2008.

Wingspan :   M & F, 12-15mm.

Confusion species


E. ambiguella.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Heathland and moorland.

Foodplant

Heather.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in spun flowers and seeds. Pupates in larval habitation.
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