UK Status
Resident. Widespread and often common throughout
much of the British isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2010 near Cors Dyfi nature reserve in the west of the
county. This was only the sixth record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 18-22mm.
Confusion species
A. putridella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Grassland, Downland and other open areas.
Foodplant
Various herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on leaf of foodplant. Larva feeds in leaflets rolled into
tubes or amongst flowers. Pupates in leaf litter or just under the soil. |
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