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0991 ~ Clepsis senecionana 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

Two records from the north-east corner of the county, Llanymynech Rocks in 1998 and Asterley Rocks in 2005.

Wingspan :   M & F, 17-24mm.

Confusion species


None.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Wherever foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Bilberry and bog myrtle.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun leaves. Pupates in a folded leaf edge.
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