UK Status
Resident. Widely distributed and can be common throughout the British Isles as far north as Sutherland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at several sites, mainly on the western side of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-16mm.
Confusion species
A. obtusana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Oak and beech.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins a leaf into a pod and
feeds within. Pupates in a cocoon spun up in a leaf or amongst the leaf
litter. |
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