UK Status
Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Ross and Cromerty.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found in scattered sites in the north and west of the county.
Wingspan
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M & F, 17-22mm.
Confusion species
A. capreana.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open woodland.
Foodplant
Birch.
Lifestage data
Spinning/leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun or
rolled leaves. Pupates in a spun leaf or amongst leaf litter on ground. |

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