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1510 ~ Merrifieldia leucodactyla 
UK Status

Resident. Widely distributed throughout Britain, more common in the south.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded once in the east of the county at Llanymynech Hill in 1930.

Wingspan :   M & F, 18-25mm.

Confusion species


M. tridactyla.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Downland, dunes and light woods.

Foodplant

Wild thyme.

Lifestage data

Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed openly on leaves. Pupates on the host plant.
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