| 49.223 ~ 1159 ~ Rhopobota naevana ~ Holly Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and generally common throughout the British Isles as far north as Sutherland. Montgomeryshire Status Several records from across the county, especially in the west. Wingspan : M & F, 12-16mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Many habitats. Foodplant Many broadleaf trees. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on twigs of foodplant. Larva spins young leaves on shoots tightly together and feeds within. Pupates spun up in larval habitation or spun up in litter on ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 20th July 2007, Commins Coch |
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