| 1415 ~ Orthopygia glaucinalis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local and fairly common in Britain as far north as Lancashire. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 23-31mm. Confusion species None. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Haystacks, squirrels drays, and thatch. Foodplant Dried vegetable matter. Lifestage data Eggs laid on food source. Larva feeds openly on dried vegetable matter, several larvae of different sizes may often be found feeding together. Pupates in a firm silken cocoon. |
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 Photo by MDH, 28th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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