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49.045 ~ 1029 ~ Eana osseana ~ Dotted Shade
UK Status

Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles.

Montgomeryshire Status

Very few records but probably overlooked.

Wingspan :   M & F, 16-23mm.

Confusion species

C. longana.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Grassland and moorland.

Foodplant

A wide range of low growing herbaceous plants.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in a spun silken tube low down amongst the rootstock. Pupates in or near larval habitation.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 3rd Aug 2011, Commins Coch

Photo by GBC, 26th July 2014, Lake Vyrnwy