UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 16-19mm.
Confusion
species
Oak-tree Pug and Cloaked Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Plantations, gardens and parks.
Foodplant
Mainly Norway Spruce, sitka spruce and douglas fir but also found on
other species of conifer.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in loose soil. Larva late June-August. |
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