| 49.065 ~ 1039 ~ Acleris comariana ~ Strawberry Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain as far north as Lanarkshire. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common on both the eastern and western extremes of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-18mm. Confusion species A. laterana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wet heathland, bogs and marshes. Foodplant Wild and cultivated strawberries and other related plants. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid low down on foodplant. Larva lives in spun leaves or a folded leaf and feeds within. Pupates in a silken cocoon in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 28th Sept 2011, Commins Coch |
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