UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B, S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rare species, not recorded for over forty years, probably extinct.
Wingspan : M & F, 25-32mm.
Confusion
species
Maiden's Blush, Clay Triple-lines and Blair's Mocha. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Oaks in woodland.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa, attaching itself with silk to the
underside of a leaf. Larva mid June-late July and late August-early
October. |
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