| 0988 ~ Aphelia viburnana ~ Bilberry Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. A locally common species throughout British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a few sites in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-22mm. Confusion species A. paleana. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Found on many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun shoots. Pupates in a white silken cocoon in larval habitation. |
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 Photo by PRW, 18th June 2011, Commins Coch |
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