| 1111 ~ Bactra lancealana | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A widespread and very common species throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 11-20mm. Confusion species B. furfurana, B. lacteana and B. robustana. |
Flight
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Bogs and marshes even at higher elevations. Foodplant Rush spp. Lifestage data Stem miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within the stem. Pupates in a slight silken cocoon in the stem of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 2nd Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 29th May 2010, Commins Coch |
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