| 49.015 ~ 0980 ~ Archips xylosteana ~ Variegated Golden Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found in most areas in Britain as far north as Perthshire. Montgomeryshire Status Uncommon. Found at a few sites in the county. Wingspan : M. 19-23mm. F. 20-28mm. Confusion species A. crataegana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland and gardens. Foodplant Many trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on trunk and branches. Larva forms a rolled leaf and feeds within. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 3rd July 2006, Commins Coch |
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