UK Status
Resident. Widespread and often common throughout the British Isles as far north as southern Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
A few records from the east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 22-28mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Heathland and moorland.
Foodplant
Heather.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a web that soon becomes
covered with frass and lives within. Pupates in a thick white cocoon in
the soil. |
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