Life cycle
Larvae present June, September-October. Initial tortuous gallery leads to a blotch, after which the larva feeds in a leaf spun downwards into a twisted cone. Adults fly April-October.
Larval foodplants
St John’s Wort (Hypericum)species
1 record(s) from 1 hectad(s) in D&G
| VC74 | VC73 | VC72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last recorded | 2022 |
UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)
East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology