UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles as far north as Ross and Cromarty.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at a few sites in the west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 19-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland and heathland.
Foodplant
Birch and willow.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun leaves. Pupates
in larval habitation or a spun leaf. |
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