| 49.01 ~ 1009 ~ Philedonides lunana ~ Heath Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common on heaths and moors from Cheshire northwards and a few records from north Wales. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2011 in the Berwyns, north of the county, probably quite scarce. Wingspan : M & F, 12-16mm. Confusion species Fairly distinctive. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open country, heaths and moorland. Foodplant Heather, myrtle and other herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun or folded leaves. Pupates in spun leaves or on the ground.. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 11th April 2014, Lake Glaslyn | ||