UK Status
Resident. Widespread throughout Britain as far north as southern Scotland, more common in the south.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded at a few sites across the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 16-20mm.
Confusion species
E. trimaculana.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open woodland, hedgerows and gardens.
Foodplant
Rose spp.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins the leaves of young
shoots together and feeds within. Pupates in larval habitation or in a
loosely spun cocoon in leaf litter. |
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