UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly uncommon species, scattered records across the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 14-16mm.
Confusion
species
Maple Pug, Small Dusty Wave. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Damp places.
Foodplant
The catkins of goat willow, grey willow and eared willow, probably
other willow species as well.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg attached to the foodplant. Larva March-April.
Pupating in the catkins or in the plant debris on the ground. |
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