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49.156 ~ 1083 ~ Hedya nubiferana ~ Marbled Orchard Tortrix
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Dunbartonshire.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from scattered sites across the county.

Wingspan :   M & F, 15-21mm.

Confusion species

H. pruniana.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Hedgerows, gardens, orchards and open moorland.

Foodplant

Many deciduous trees.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in loosely spun leaves. Pupates in larval habitation or in spun leaves.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by MDH, 22nd June 2010, Llanfyllin