| 0968 ~ Cochylis nana | ||
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UK Status Resident. A widespread and fairly common species in Britain, more scarce in Ireland. Montgomeryshire Status Found for the first time at Cors Dyfi in the far west of the county in 2011. Wingspan : M & F,9-13mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
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(Univoltine.)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Silver birch catkins. Lifestage data Eggs laid on catkins. Larva lives and feeds within the catkins. Pupates in a silken cocoon attached to the trunk of the tree. |
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 Photo by MW, 20th May 2011, Cors Dyfi |
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