UK Status
Resident. Widespread and often common, found
throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Fairly common, recorded across the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 26-30mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland.
Foodplant
Many deciduous trees.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on food source. Larva feeds between flatly spun leaves (one
above the other). Pupates in a cocoon in detritus or in the soil. |

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