| 49.325 ~ 1255 ~ Cydia ulicetana ~ Grey Gorse Piercer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common, throughout most of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-16mm. Confusion species C. splendana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Gorse. Lifestage data Seed feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in the pods and feeds on the seeds. Pupates spun up in leaf litter or in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 10th Aug 2004, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 6th June 2010, Llanfyllin |
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