UK Status
Resident. A species only discovered in 1951 that is steadily spreading
northwards through Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from a few sites in the northern half of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 15-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Larch.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives between spun needles.
Pupates in larval habitation. |
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