49.23 ~ 1151 ~ Epinotia
trigonella ~ White-blotch Bell
UK Status
Resident. Locally common throughout the British
Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
A few records coming from the west of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 16-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open heathland, woodland and bogs.
Foodplant
Birch.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in a folded leaf or
between spun leaves. Pupates spun up in larval habitation or in a
silken cocoon in litter on ground.