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49.028 ~ 0986
~ Syndemis musculana
~ Dark-barred Tortrix
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles up to an altitude of 2,500ft.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 17-21mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Many habitats.
Foodplant
Many trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun or rolled leaves. Pupates in a loosely spun cocoon amongst the leaf litter or on the soil.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 6th May 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 22nd Apr 2011, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 4th May 2011, Commins Coch