UK Status
Resident. A local species found throughout much of
England
(except the south-west), Scotland (except the far north) and south
Wales.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from just two sites in the county, Commins Coch (where the
species is locally common) and Pont Llogel.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 20-26mm.
Confusion species
S. steinkellneriana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mature birch woodland.
Foodplant
Birch, small-leaved lime and hornbeam.
Lifestage data
Eggs, up to eight are laid on each twig. Larva feeds in a folded down
cylinder along the edge of a leaf. Pupates in a cocoon in detritus or
the soil. |
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