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. 
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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. | 
 
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