UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A widespread and common species.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 39-44mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Light woodland and scrub, also urban habitats.
Foodplant
Bramble.
Lifestage data
Larva feed at night, remain on food plant
during day
when
small (on leaf litter when larger). Larva early July-mid Sept.
Overwinters as pupa in cocoon either on or just below soil
surface. |
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