UK Status
Resident. Widespread in England and Wales, locally
fairly common.
Montgomeryshire Status
First discovered in the north of the county at Llanfyllin in 2011.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 10-14mm.
Confusion species
Caryocolum alsinella, Caryocolum fraternella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Grassland, open woodland & hedgerows.
Foodplant
Red & white campion & sticky catchfly.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed on young shoots &
leaves which become contorted, outer leaves are spun together, feeds
within. Pupates in a slight cocoon in debris on ground. |
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