UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species found mainly in the western half of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-38mm.
Confusion
species
Beautiful Hook-tip. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly in woodland, scrub, heathland, bogs, hedgerows and gardens.
Foodplant
Downy birch and silver birch.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a cocoon in a folded leaf, often found on birch
seedlings. Larva June-July and August-September. |
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