| 49.066 ~ 1038 ~ Acleris laterana ~ Dark-triangle Button | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles as far north as Wester Ross. Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species throughout much of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-20mm. Confusion species A. comariana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly associated with woodland. Foodplant Rosaceae trees and shrubs, willow and vaccinium. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid at the base of a bud. Larva lives in spun leaves and flowers and feeds within. Pupates in a folded leaf edge of the foodplant or in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 21st Aug 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 1st Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PB, 21st Aug 2011, Morben ISAF |