| 45.012 ~ 1509 ~ Stenoptilia pterodactyla ~ Brown Plume | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed throughout the British Isles, more common in the south. Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 20-26mm. Confusion species S. bipunctadactyla. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wet meadows, woodland edges and boggy places. Foodplant Germander speedwell. Lifestage data Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva feed on flowers and seeds. Pupates in an elevated part of the stem. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 16th July 2013, Commins Coch |
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