| 49.252 ~ 1142 ~ Epinotia tedella ~ Common Spruce Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at several sites across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-13mm. Confusion species E. nemorivaga. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Norway spruce. Lifestage data Leaf miner/spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first mines the terminal leaves, then spins an untidy shelter and feeds within. Pupates spun up in a silken cocoon in leaf litter on ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 23rd June 2010, Llanfyllin Rather worn, Male, confirmed by gen det. |
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