UK Status
Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout
the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species has only been recorded from the north and the west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 18-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland, parks and gardens.
Foodplant
Beech and sycamore.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first forms a slight web
beneath a leaf and later spins two leaves together and feeds within.
Pupates spun up in debris or in larval habitation. |
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