UK Status
Common. Most of Britain except for Wales and other western areas.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded in Aberbechan in the south-east of the county.
Wingspan
:
22-28mm
Confusion species
Spruce Carpet and Chestnut-coloured Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Wherever the food plant is found, especially in areas of limestone.
Foodplant
Juniper
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg. Larva mid July - early September. Pupates spun
up in the needles, either on the tree or the ground. |
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