UK Status
Resident. Locally common, found mainly in the
southern half of Britain as far north as Yorkshire.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found in scattered sites in the northern half of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 14-18mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Thickets and hedgerows.
Foodplant
Hawthorn and blackthorn.
Lifestage data
Spinning/leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins one or two
leaves into a tubular-shaped shelter and feeds within. Pupates in
loosely spun leaves on the foodplant. |
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