UK Status
Resident. A locally common species throughout
British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Farirly locally common, recorded from a few sites in the west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 15-22mm.
Confusion species
A. paleana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Found on many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun shoots. Pupates
in a white silken cocoon in larval habitation. |
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