| 49.076 ~ 1054 ~ Acleris cristana ~ Tufted Button | ||
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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. |
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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PB, 2nd Nov 2011, Morben ISAF |
 Photo by AT, 2nd Nov 2011, Derwenlas |
 Photo by AT, 2nd Nov 2011, Derwenlas |
 Photo by PRW, 21st Oct 2015, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 21st Oct 2015, Commins Coch |
 Photo by AT, 1st Apr 2016, Derwenlas |
 Photo by AT, 1st Apr 2016, Derwenlas |
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