UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles as far
north as Wester Ross.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common on both the eastern and western extremes of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 15-20mm.
Confusion species
A laterana, A. comariana.
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Flight time
& Voltinity
(Univoltine.)
Habitat
Mainly associated with woodland.
Foodplant
Rosaceae trees and shrubs, willow and vaccinium.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid at base of bud. Larva lives and feeds in spun
leaves and flowers. Pupates in a folded leaf edge. |
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