UK Status
Resident. Local SE,W.
Montgomeryshire
Status
Locally common mainly in the western side of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 35-38mm.
Confusion
species
Common Lutestring. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mature broadleaf woodland.
Foodplant
Birch and alder.
Lifestage data
Larva late July-mid September which hide during the day
between spun leaves. Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon formed in the
leaves of the foodplant. |
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