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49.06 ~ 1032
~ Aleimma loeflingiana
~ Yellow Oak Button
UK Status
Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles as far north as Argyll.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from scattered sites throughout the county, occasionally in fairly large numbers.
Wingspan :
M & F, 14-19mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mainly woodland.
Foodplant
Mainly oak.
Lifestage data
Leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in a rolled or folded leaf. Pupates in a dull white cocoon near larval habitation.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 4th July 2009, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Llanymynech Rocks
Photo by PRW, 17th July 2013, Commins Coch