| 63.102 ~ 1316 ~ Catoptria falsella ~ Chequered Grass-veneer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local, rather uncommon species found from Aberdeen southwards. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded on a few occasions in the east of the county, the only records in recent times occurring in 2011 (pictured below). Wingspan : M & F, 18-24mm. Confusion species None |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mossy walls, thatch or dense evergreen foliage. Foodplant Moss. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a silk-lined gallery and feeds within. Pupates in larval gallery. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 15th July 2011, Middletown |
 Photo by MDH, 1st Aug 2011, Llanfyllin |
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