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49.009 ~ 1007
~ Capua vulgana
~ Common Tortrix
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.
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