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Eucosma obumbratana  
         
  B&F: 1202

ABH: 49.264

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Grassland, Wasteground, Arable margins

Wingspan:  15-23mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on the flowerheads and developing seeds of Sow Thistle.

Confusion Species:  Other Eucosma species

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1934, KDNHS