| 49.044 ~ 1025 ~ Tortricodes alternella ~ Winter Shade | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles as far north as Easter Ross. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species which has been recorded from relatively few sites in the county, mainly because of it's early flight time in the year. Wingspan : M & F, 19-23mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat All woodland, but especially oak. Foodplant Various trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a spinning amongst the leaves of leaf edge and feeds within. Pupates in a tough cocoon of earth and silk, in debris on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 5th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 5th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 20th Mar 2012, Commins Coch |