| 49.259 ~ 1163 ~ Zeiraphera ratzeburgiana ~ Spruce Bud Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles as far north as Morayshire. Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 12-15mm. Confusion species Z. rufimitrana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Pine woods and gardens with conifers. Foodplant Pine and other conifer species. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within the new shoot growth. Pupates in a fragile cocoon spun in debris on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 22nd July 2011, Commins Coch |
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