UK Status
Resident. Widely distributed and often common throughout Britain, more
local in the north.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2014 at Guilsfield in the east of
the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 18-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open woodland, scrub, orchards and gardens.
Foodplant
Hawthorn, blackthorn, apple, pear, plum roses and bramble.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds between two
spun leaves. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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