| 49.008 ~ 1008 ~ Philedone gerningana ~ Cinquefoil Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout Britain, more local in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status A few records from the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-18mm. Confusion species Epiphyas postvittana. |
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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by GBC, 25th June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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