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1377 ~ Perinephela lancealis 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread but local in England south of Yorkshire and Wales.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from two sites in the west of the county at Commins Coch and CAT (near Machynlleth).

Wingspan :   M & F, 30-34mm.

Confusion species


None.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Open marshy woodland.

Foodplant

Hemp agrimony, wood sage, woundwort and common ragwort.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins the margins of a leaf downwards and lives within, feeding on leaves, flowers and seed-heads. Pupates in a silken cocoon on foodplant.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 2nd June 2010, Commins Coch