UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 34-38mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland and scrub.
Foodplant
Downy birch, silver birch, oak, sallow, beech and sweet chestnut.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon on the ground. Larva late June-mid September. |
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