Resident. Found in England from the Pennines
northwards and in Wales but more common in the north.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found in a few scattered sites in the west and north of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-16mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Moorland.
Foodplant
Bilberry.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva spins a leaf edge into
a pod and feeds within. Pupates in a folded leaf spun up in the litter
on the ground.