UK Status
Resident. A common species in the half of Britain - spreading
northwards and westwards.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded at light in 2017 at Middletown in the north-east of the
county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 20-26mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wooded places.
Foodplant
Scots Pine.
Lifestage data
Tube feeder. Eggs laid on pine needle. Larva constructs a tube and
feeds within. Pupa is reddish-brown. |
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