UK Status
Resident. A local species found in Wales, Northern England and Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2015 at Lake Vyrnwy in the north of
the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 15-19mm.
Confusion species
Fairly distinctive.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Heathland and moorland.
Foodplant
Heather.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun leaves. Pupa -
undescribed. |
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