UK Status
Resident. Local S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A scarce and local species.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 44-48mm.
Confusion
species
Sallow Kitten and Alder Kitten. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Poplar plantations, woodland and occasionally gardens.
Foodplant
Poplars, aspen and sometimes willow.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa which is spun in a very hard cocoon that is
attached to the bark. Larva late June-mid September. |
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