UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles as far north as Sutherland.
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M. 16-22mm. F. 16-24mm.
Confusion species
P. corylana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland.
Foodplant
Many trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in a rolled or folded
leaf. Pupates in a whitish cocoon in a folded leaf. |
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