| 1137 ~ Epinotia tetraquetrana | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A single record taken at Breidden Hill in the east of the county in 2009. Wingspan : M & F, 12-16mm. Confusion species E. immundana. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Alder and birch. Lifestage data Twig miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first mines a twig, then moves to shelter formed from a turned down leaf edge. Pupates in a silken cocoon amongst the leaf litter. |
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