UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly uncommon species, but it has been recorded from much of the
county except the central area.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 35-42mm.
Confusion
species
Alder Kitten and Poplar Kitten. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Open woodland and scrub, also found in gardens, parkland, moorland and
heathland.
Foodplant
Poplars, willows and aspen.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa which is spun in a very hard cocoon
that is attached to the bark. Larva June-mid July &
August-September. |
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