UK Status
Resident. Widespread and fairly common in southern
England and Wales, less common in the north of England and rare in
Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2013 at Middletown in the east of
the county. This is only the third record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M & F 16-21mm.
Confusion species
A fairly distinctive species.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Rose and apple.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on a foodplant. Larva feeds between spun leaves.
Pupates in the larval habitation. |
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