| 1156 ~ Epinotia solandriana | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A few old records taken from Staylittle and Welshpool, not seen since 1975. Wingspan : M & F, 16-21mm. Confusion species E. brunnichana. |
Flight
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(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. |
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