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~ Phycita roborella
UK Status
Resident. Locally common throughout the southern half of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found in small numbers across the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 24-29mm.
Confusion species
Trachycera advenella.
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Oak woodland.
Foodplant
Oak, pear and crab apple.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins leaves together and feeds within. Pupates in soil, leaf litter or under rotten bark.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 13th July 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin