UK Status
Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 17-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Preferring coastal habitat.
Foodplant
Mosses.
Lifestage data
Moss feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms silken galleries in
cushions of moss and feeds within. Pupates in a slight cocoon amongst
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