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49.144 ~ 1113 ~ Eudemis profundana ~ Diamond-back Marble
UK Status

Resident. Widespread in England and Wales but seldom common.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from a few scattered sites.

Wingspan :   M & F, 14-20mm.

Confusion species

E. porphyrana.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Foodplant

Oak.

Lifestage data

Leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a longitudinally rolled leaf and feeds within. Pupates spun up in larval habitation or amongst leaf litter on ground.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 10th Aug 2006, Commins Coch

Photo by PRW, 16th July 2011, Cors Dyfi

Photo by DB, 24th July 2012, Middletown