UK Status
Resident. Widespread throughout Britain as far north
as Dunbartonshire. More common in southern England.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at a few scattered site throughout the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 11-14mm.
Confusion species
G. sociana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open woodland.
Foodplant
Many broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on twigs of foodplant. Larva first feeds on shoots
and buds, later it spins leaves together and feeds within. Pupates in
larval habitation or in a silken cocoon on the soil. |
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