| 49.264 ~ 1202 ~ Eucosma obumbratana ~ Two-coloured Bell | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed in England and Wales but always rather scarce. Montgomeryshire Status A single, very old record from the Welshpool area in 1963. Wingspan : M & F, 14-20mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Arable land, quarries and sandhills. Foodplant Sow-thistle. Lifestage data Flower/seed feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in flowerheads and seedheads feeding on developing seeds and pith. Pupates in a silken cocoon in the soil. |
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