UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles as far north as Argyll.
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly common species, especially in the north half of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 15-17mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open woodland and hedgerows.
Foodplant
Bramble and associated species.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins a large untidy shelter on
the terminal leaves and feeds within. Pupates in a whitish silken
cocoon in larval habitation or spun up in a leaf. |
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