| 49.009 ~ 1007 ~ Capua vulgana ~ Common Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles, can be locally common especially in the south, less common in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from several sites throughout much of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-19mm. Confusion species Can resemble Cnephasia. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Alder, rowan and bilberry. Lifestage data Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds openly on the leaves. Pupal site unknown. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th May 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 11th May 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 25th Apr 2011, Llanfyllin |