| 49.234 ~ 1150 ~ Epinotia abbreviana | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Ross and Cromerty. Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded from eastern side of county only. Wingspan : M & F, 12-16mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Elm. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first feeds in a developing bud and later in a spun shoot, spinning two leaves one above the other. Pupates spun up in a silken cocoon in litter on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MJD, 27th May 2012, Llanymynech Pic shows larval feeding sign on elm |
 Photo by MJD, 27th May 2012, Llanymynech |
 Photo by DB, 17th July 2013, Middletown |