UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 40-44mm.
Confusion
species
November Moth and Pale November Moth |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Rides and open areas of woodland, heathland, moorland and gardens.
Foodplant
Downy birch, silver birch, alder and heather, occasionally other
species of broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg on the bark or a twig of the foodplant. Larva
late April-June. Pupates beneath the soil. |
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