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1032 ~ Aleimma loeflingiana 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout the British Isles as far north as Argyll.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from scattered sites throughout the county.

Wingspan :   M & F, 14-19mm.

Confusion species


None.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Mainly woodland.

Foodplant

Mainly oak.

Lifestage data

Leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in a rolled or folded leaf. Pupates in a dull white cocoon near larval habitation.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 4th July 2009, Commins Coch

Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Llanymynech Rocks