UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 32-38mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly ancient broadleaf woodland.
Foodplant
Hazel, downy birch, silver birch, hawthorn and some species of sallow.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva mid June-mid August. |
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