UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles up to an altitude of 2,500ft.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found at a few sites in the west and the north-east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 17-21mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Many habitats.
Foodplant
Many trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun or rolled leaves.
Pupates in a loosely spun cocoon amongst the leaf litter or on the soil. |

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