UK Status
Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Two records from the north-east corner of the county, Llanymynech Rocks in 1998 and Asterley Rocks in 2005.
Wingspan
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M & F, 17-24mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Bilberry and bog myrtle.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun leaves. Pupates in a folded leaf edge. |

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