UK Status
Resident. Widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Sutherland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Several records from across the county, especially in the west.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 12-16mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Many habitats.
Foodplant
Many broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on twigs of foodplant. Larva spins young leaves on
shoots tightly together and feeds within. Pupates spun up in larval
habitation or spun up in litter on ground. |
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