UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species which is often confused with the
Common Marbled Carpet, therefore is somewhat overlooked.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 32-40mm.
Confusion
species
Common Marbled Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly a woodland species but is also found in heathland, moorland,
scrub and gardens.
Foodplant
Birch, heather, bilberry and sallow and the leaves of many other woody
plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-June. Pupates among plant debris. |
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