| 1033 ~ Tortrix viridana ~ Green oak Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and can be very common, throughout the British Isles as far north as Aberdeenshire. Montgomeryshire Status Has been infrequently recorded throughout the county. The 2010 record from Middletown was the first since 1988. This was followed by one from Lake Vyrnwy, caught during an MMG event. Wingspan : M & F, 17-24mm. Confusion species None. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Oak woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on bark. Larva lives in spun leaves and shoots and feeds within. Pupates in a folded leaf edge of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 26th June 2010, Middletown |
 Photo by MDH, 10th July 2010, L.Vyrnwy |
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