UK Status
Resident. Local S,C,NW.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 39-44mm.
Confusion
species
Lunar Marble Brown. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Established woodland with mature oaks.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon below the soil. Larva late June-early September which feed high in the tree canopy. |
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