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UK Status Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Morayshire. Montgomeryshire Status A single extremely old record form the north-east of the county at Llanymynech Hill in 1929. Wingspan : M & F, 10-13mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Hedgerows and grassland. Foodplant Yarrow and tansy. Lifestage data Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the roots and rootstock. Pupates in a cocoon attached to the roots constructed of root material and soil. |
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