UK Status
Resident. Local S,WC,(NW).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A locally common species that is recorded throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M & F, 52-72mm.
Confusion
species
Lobster Moth, Large Dark Prominent. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly broadleaved woodland, also found in hedgerows, gardens and well
wooded districts.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa deep underground. Larva late May-early August. |
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