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.
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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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