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35.012 ~ 0854 ~ Anacampsis blattariella ~ Birch Sober
UK Status

Resident. Fairly widespread throughout most of England.

Montgomeryshire Status

Discovered north of the county at Coed Pendugwm Nature Reserve in 2014. Only the 2nd record of this species for north Wales.

Wingspan :   M & F 16-19mm.

Confusion species

Anacampsis populella.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Birch.

Lifestage data

Leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a rolled leaf in which it lives and feeds. Pupates within the rolled leaf.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by DB, 3rd Sept 2014, Coed Pendugwm