| 49.238 ~ 1147 ~ Epinotia cruciana ~ Willow Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. A locally common species throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Found for the first time at Cors Dyfi in the far west of the county in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 12-15mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Damp woodland, heaths, high ground & coastal dunes containing foodplant. Foodplant Various sallow & willow species. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within spun leaves or buds. Pupa light-brown in a fragile cocoon amongst leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MW, 18th June 2011, Cors Dyfi |
 Photo by GBC, 16th July 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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