UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A very common and widespread species, found throughout the county in
almost every month of the year.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 30-36mm.
Confusion
species
Grey Pine Carpet and Pine Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly coniferous woodland but also found in smaller numbers wherever
the foodplant grows.
Foodplant
Many species of coniferous trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva autumn-May and late June-July.
Pupates on or just under the ground. |
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