| 1154 ~ Epinotia caprana | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 16-21mm. Confusion species E.sordidana. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Fens, marshes and wet moorland. Foodplant Sallow and bog myrtle. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun terminal leaves. Pupates spun up in leaf litter on ground or in an earthen cocoon. |
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 Photo by PRW, 11th July 2010, Commins Coch |
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