UK Status
Resident. A local species found in southern half of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2017 at Llanymynech Hill in the
north-east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 9-11.5mm.
Confusion species
Scythris piceapennis.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)
Habitat
Chalk and limestone grassland.
Foodplant
Common rock-rose.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed in a loose web over several shoots
of the plant. Pupates; not known. |
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