| UK Status 
 Resident. Local
 
 Montgomeryshire
Status
 
 A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
 
 Wingspan
:  M
& F, 16-24mm.
 
 Confusion
species
 
 Small Black Arches, Scarce Black Arches and Jersey Black Arches.
 | Flight
time (Montgomeryshire) 
 Habitat
 
 Woodland, wooded areas and hedgerows.
 
 Foodplant
 
 Many broadleaf trees.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon attached to a twig. Larva June-August.
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