UK Status
Resident. A widespread and fairly common species
found in the southern half of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2013 at Derwenlas in the far west of
the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 18-22mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Downland, beaches and sand dunes.
Foodplant
Common rest-harrow and spiny rest-harrow.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds within folded shoots.
Pupates attached to a leaf by a silken girdle. |
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