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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