UK Status
  Resident. Nat. Scarce B  W,SE,SW. 
 
Montgomeryshire
Status 
 Uncommon, this 'Nationally Scarce B' species is found mainly in the western half of the county. 
 
Wingspan :  M & F, 27-30mm.
  Confusion
species 
 
Welsh Wave. | 
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
 
 Habitat 
 
Woodland and scrub often near water courses. 
 
Foodplant
  
Alder, birch, sallow and chestnut. 
 Lifestage data
  
Overwinters as a pupa. Larva late July-September. | 
 
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