UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species throughout the county. Sometimes found in good
numbers.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-40mm.
Confusion
species
Northern Spinach. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Moorland & upland places. Also found to lesser
extent in lowland fens, marshes, heathland and woodland.
Foodplant
Sallows, creeping willow, aspen & poplars.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as egg on foodplant. Larva May-June. Pupates
between spun leaves on the foodplant. |
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