| 49.286 ~ 1184a ~ Epiblema cirsiana ~ Knapweed Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. A common and widespread species found throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2012 at Middletown in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 11-20mm. Confusion species E. scutulana, E. sticticana & E. cnicicolana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Grassland, Marshes and woodland. Foodplant Marsh thistle and common knapweed. Lifestage data Stem feeder and root borer. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the root and/or stem. Pupa is brown in a silken cocoon in the upper part of the larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 22nd May 2012, Middletown |
 Photo by DB, 22nd May 2012, Middletown |
 Photo by GBC, 22nd June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |