UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 32-44mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Pine woodland and conifer plantations and other sites that contain conifers.
Foodplant
Mainly Norway spruce & Scots pine. Also found on other species of conifer.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as small larva on foodplant. Larva early Sept-late May. Pupates in pine needles on ground. |
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