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29.001 ~ 0663
~ Diurnea fagella
~ March Tubic
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and often common, found throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common, recorded across the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 26-30mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland.
Foodplant
Many deciduous trees.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on food source. Larva feeds between flatly spun leaves (one above the other). Pupates in a cocoon in detritus or in the soil.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 16th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 16th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin
Pic shows melanic form
Photo by PB, 13th Mar 2012, Morben ISAF