UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M. 18-21mm. F. 18-24mm.
Confusion species
P. cerasana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mainly woodland.
Foodplant
Many trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins leaves together or folds
the leaf longitudinally and feed within. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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