UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles as far north as Perthshire.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 16-24mm.
Confusion species
P. cerasana and P. cinnamomeana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mainly woodland.
Foodplant
Many trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on upper surface of leaves. Larva feeds in a rolled
leaf. Pupates in spun leaves. |
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