| 49.013 ~ 0977 ~ Archips podana ~ Large Fruit-tree Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout England and Wales, rare in Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded at several scattered sites across the county. Wingspan : M. 15-21mm. F. 16-23mm. Confusion species A. oporana and A. betulana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine+)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Many trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on upper surface of leaves. Larva forms a spinning beneath the leaf, or attaches a leaf to the fruit and feeds within. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 18th July 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 12th July 2012, Commins Coch Pic shows a male. |
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