UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles, becoming more scarce further north.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 16-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland, hedgerows and wet places.
Foodplant
Willow, poplar, silver birch, alder and hazel.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins shoots together or turns
down a leaf edge, feeding within. Pupates spun up in fallen leaves or
in larval habitation. |
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