| 49.233 ~ 1156 ~ Epinotia solandriana ~ Variable Bell | ||
|
UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 16-21mm. Confusion species E. brunnichana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland, scrub and thickets. Foodplant Birch, hazel and willow. Lifestage data Leaf roller. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva rolls leaf around the midrib and feeds within. Pupates spun up in a cocoon of silk and earth particles. |
|
| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 5th Sept 2014, Lake Vyrnwy Pic shows form parmatana |
||