| UK Status 
 Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles, can be locally abundant.
 
 Montgomeryshire Status
 
 Found throughout the county.
 
 Wingspan
:
  M & F, 11-15mm.
 
 Confusion species
 
 None.
 
 | Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine) 
 Habitat
 
 Wherever foodplant is found.
 
 Foodplant
 
 Ash and privet.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in the seed and berries. Pupates in
a flattened white cocoon on the ground.
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