Resident. Widespread in England and Wales but seldom
common.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from a few scattered sites.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 14-20mm.
Confusion species
E. porphyrana.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Oak woodland.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a longitudinally
rolled leaf and feeds within. Pupates spun up in larval habitation or
amongst leaf litter on ground.