home > county list > micro moths > (426 of 679)
Go UpPausePlay Species Slideshow
49.022 ~ 1000 ~ Ptycholoma lecheana ~ Brindled Tortrix
UK Status

Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles as far north as Perthshire, more scarce in Scotland.

Montgomeryshire Status

An uncommon species, recorded from just a handful of sites.

Wingspan :   M & F, 20-29mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Wherever foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Many tree species.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in rolled leaves. Pupates in a white cocoon in a rolled leaf.
map
Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by DB, 3rd June 2011, Middletown