UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon species but has been recorded in most of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 20-22mm.
Confusion
species
Dingy Shell. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, hedgerows and alder carr.
Foodplant
Field maple, alder and sycamore.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in plant debris. Larva late July-September. |
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