UK Status
Resident. Widely distributed and common in northern parts of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from the west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-17mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Moorland.
Foodplant
Bilberry and other high altitude herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins leaves together or onto a
stem and feeds within. Pupates in spun leaves or in larval habitation. |
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