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1.001 ~ 0985 ~ Cacoecimorpha pronubana ~ Carnation Tortrix
UK Status

Resident. Generally common throughout much of England, less common elsewhere.

Montgomeryshire Status

First recorded at Waen in the north-east of the county in 2013.

Wingspan :   M 7-9mm & F 8-12mm

Confusion species

Fairly distinctive.
Flight time & Voltinity (Bivoltine)

Habitat

Gardens, hedgerows and woodland.

Foodplant

Various shrubs and herbaceous plants.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within spun leaves. Pupa - undescribed.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by DRS, 24th July 2013, Brynmawr