UK Status
Resident. Fairly common in southern England becoming more local further
north, as far as southern Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2015 at Middletown in the east of the county. This is
only the second record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M. 9-12mm. F. 7-10mm.
Confusion species
Care should be taken, as this species isn't too well marked.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Algae and lichens on tree trunks, fences etc
Lifestage data
Case-bearing. Eggs laid on bark. Larva feeds from case. Pupates within
case attached to a tree trunk. |
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