UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M & F, 30-34mm.
Confusion
species
Ruddy Highflyer. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Damp woodland and carr along watercourses.
Foodplant
Alder.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa. Larva July-early November. Larva feed
at night and hide between spun leaves of the foodplant during the day. |
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