| UK Status 
 Resident. Common S,(C)
 
 Montgomeryshire
Status
 
 A fairly common species, especially in the eastern half of the county.
 
 Wingspan :  M & F, 36-42mm.
 
 Confusion
species
 
 None.
 | Flight
time (Montgomeryshire) 
 Habitat
 
 Mostly broadleaf woodland, but also found in scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens.
 
 Foodplant
 
 Garden privet, lilac and winter jasmine.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon on the foodplant. Larva early June-mid September.
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