2218 Cudweed (Cucullia gnaphalii)
Single-brooded, overwinters as a pupa
Recorded size of fully grown larvae - 38 to 42mm
Usual larval stage late July to early September
Adult forewing - around 17 to 19mm. Flies late May to early July
Larval foodplants : Goldenrod (Solidago virgaureae)
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