| 63.034 ~ 1390 ~ Udea prunalis ~ Dusky Pearl | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common to abundant throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A common species throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 23-26mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly associated with blackthorn thickets and hedges. Foodplant Various herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Overwinters in a spinning on edge of a leaf. Larva lives under leaves which it spins together. Pupates in a silken cocoon amongst leaves of foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 10th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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