UK Status
Resident. A scarce and local species found mainly in
southern England.
Montgomeryshire Status
An uncommon species, found at scattered sites, especially in the west
of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 17-22mm.
Confusion species
A. hastiana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland.
Foodplant
Blackthorn and hawthorn.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in spun leaves, flowers,
or fruit, and feeds within. Pupates in a flimsy cocoon spun up in a
folded leaf or amongst debris on the ground. |
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