| 49.157 ~ 1082 ~ Hedya pruniana ~ Plum Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Ross and Cromarty. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly common throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-18mm. Confusion species H. nubiferana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Hedgerows, gardens and orchards. Foodplant Blackthorn and plum spp. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first lives in young shoots, later in a folded leaf or between two leaves bonded with silk. Pupates in a loosely spun cocoon in larval habitation or a spun leaf. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 5th June 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 21st June 2010, Llanfyllin |
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