| 62.015 ~ 1462 ~ Delplanqueia dilutella ~ Powdered Knot-horn | ||
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UK Status Resident. A fairly common and widespread mainly coastal species, found around the coasts of British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Commins Coch in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F 19-22mm. Confusion species Pempeliella ornatella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Coastal and calcareous soils. Foodplant Wild Thyme. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on a foodplant. Larva feed in a silken web which extends up the plant. Pupates in s cocoon, either within the feeding site or in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 17th July 2013, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 18th July 2013, Middletown |
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