UK Status
Resident. Local S,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly uncommon and local species restricted to the eastern side of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 36-38mm.
Confusion
species
Scarce Chocolate-tip and Small Chocolate-tip. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and other situations where the foodplant
grows.
Foodplant
Poplars, willows, sallows and aspen.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa which is spun amongst the leaves of the
foodplant. Larva mid May-June and August-September. |
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