UK Status
Resident. RDB EC.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Red Data Book' species. There has been just a
single pre 1970 record in the county (other recorder information not
given).
Wingspan : M & F, 34-40mm.
Confusion
species
Vapourer. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Wet & damp places & lowland heath.
Foodplant
Mainly hawthorn, oak & sallows, but a variety of other trees, shrubs & herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva on foodplant. Larva Aug-June.
The eggs are laid on the cocoon of the female, which is formed on the
foodplant. |
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