UK Status
Resident. A widespread and fairly common species
found throughout Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in the east of the county at Dolforwyn Woods Nature
Reserve in 2011.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-15mm.
Confusion species
There are a number of very similar species, care must be taken in the
identification
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland, heathland, scrub & fens.
Foodplant
Various sallow species.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds under the down on the
underside of leaf often curling the leaf edge, sometimes two leaves are
spun together. Pupates in a flimsy cocoon on the ground. |
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