UK Status
Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly uncommon species, recorded from scattered sites across the county.
Wingspan
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M. 13-16mm. F. 11-14mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open country.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds from either a folded leaf
or a spinning. Pupates between spun leaves or in larval habitation. |
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