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0965 ~ Cochylis hybridella 
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.




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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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Llanymynech

Photo by DB, 15th July 2011, Middletown