| 1025 ~ Tortricodes alternella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles as far north as Easter Ross. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from relatively few sites in the county, not least because of it's early flight time in the year. Wingspan : M & F, 19-23mm. Confusion species None. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland. Foodplant Various trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a spinning amongst the leaves of leaf edge and feeds within. Pupates in a tough cocoon of earth and silk, in debris on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 5th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 5th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 20th Mar 2012, Commins Coch |