| 1509 ~ Stenoptilia pterodactyla | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed throughout the British Isles, more common in the south. Montgomeryshire Status A single old record coming from Staylittle in 1975. Wingspan : M & F, 20-26mm. Confusion species S. bipunctadactyla. |
Flight
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(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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