UK Status
Resident. A locally common species found in Britain
as far north as Cheshire, mainly on areas with limestone or chalk.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at two locations in the east of the county in 2011.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-15mm.
Confusion species
Cochylis dubitana & Cochylis atricapitana.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine.)
Habitat
Favours chalk and limestone areas.
Foodplant
Ox-tongue, hawk's beard.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on seedhead. Larva lives and feeds within the flowers and
seedhead. Pupates in a tough silken cocoon spun in debris on the ground. |

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