UK Status
Resident. Local SW,SE,E,WC.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 40-48mm.
Confusion
species
Poplar Kitten and Sallow Kitten. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland, copses and occasionally gardens.
Foodplant
Birches and alder.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa which is spun in a very hard cocoon that is
attached to the bark. Larva late June-early September. |
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