UK Status
Resident. Common and widespread throughout England
and Wales, local in Scotland as far north as Perthshire.
Montgomeryshire Status
Quite well recorded on the eastern half of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 14-18mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland.
Foodplant
Dead Leaves.
Lifestage data
Case-bearing. Eggs probably laid on low plants. Larva forms a flat
portable case from dead leaves from which it will feed. Pupa formed
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