UK Status
Resident. Widespread throughout Britain, more local in Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
A few records from the north of the county.
Wingspan
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M & F, 12-18mm.
Confusion species
Epiphyas postvittana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mainly an upland species.
Foodplant
Many plants and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within spun leaves and
flowerheads. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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