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Pammene populana  
         
  B&F: 1232

ABH: 49.372

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland,

Wingspan:  11-12mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  Larvae feed on a number of sifferent Sallows, Willows and Osiers, forming a loose spinning made of leaf fragments. The adults can be found by day - often at rest on tree trunks, and occasionally attracted to light.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2025, Hammond