Dark Fleabane Neb - Apodia bifractella
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Species Description
Widespread throughout Southern England and Wales but local. Habitat includes: Areas with Common Fleabane, Ploughman's Spikenard, Sea Aster e.g. wet meadows, coasts, road side verges, estuaries, salt marshes, flood plains. Wingspan= 9-12mm. Larva= October to April. Pupa= May to June within the seed heads of their food plant. Flight period= July-August.