UK Status
Resident. Widespread and local throughout much of
the British isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in 2010 at Commins Coch in the west of the county. This
was only the sixth record for north Wales. Since 2010 it has also been
recorded at Middletown in the far north-east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 13-14mm.
Confusion species
C. alburnella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodlands and scrubby areas.
Foodplant
Deciduous oak and dogwood.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on leaf of foodplant. Larva feeds in a folded leaf. Pupation
site not documented. |
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