UK Status
Resident. Widespread but local throughout the
British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found in a few scattered sites throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 10-15mm.
Confusion species
None.
|
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mainly on calcareous soils.
Foodplant
Ash.
Lifestage data
Web forming. Eggs 0n the foodplant. Larva lives in a thick silken web
spun between the leaf tips. Pupates in a dense white cocoon attached to
a leaf. |
|