| 1306 ~ Agriphila inquinatella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but local throughout Britain as far north as Perthshire, less common in the north. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species that seems to be restricted to the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 16-20mm. Confusion species A. geniculea, Pediasia contaminella and P. aridella. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Heathland, dunes and downs. Foodplant Short grasses. Lifestage data Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in a slight silken gallery amongst the bases of the grass stems. Pupal site undocumented. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
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