UK Status
Resident. Local W,N.
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon and local species, restricted to the western half of the
county.
Wingspan
: M & F, 28-33mm.
Confusion
species
Grey Birch.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mature woodland and scrub.
Foodplant
Beard lichen, probably other lichens as well.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva on the foodplant. Larva late August-June.
Pupates amongst the foodplant. |
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