Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout
the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Infrequently recorded from scattered sites.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 10-12mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine+)
Habitat
Most habitats where the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Bramble and raspberry.
Lifestage data
Web forming. Eggs laid singly on foodplant. Larva feed on the upperside
of leaf in a slight web. Pupates in an open network cocoon attached to
the stem, often low down.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 25th July 2009, Morben Camp Site
Photo by MDH, 24th July 2013, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 24th July 2013, Llanfyllin This species
raises rear legs when at rest