| UK Status 
 Resident. Common
 
 Montgomeryshire
Status
 
 A fairly uncommon species, but it has been recorded from much of the
county.
 
 Wingspan
:  M
& F, 50-58mm.
 
 Confusion
species
 
 None.
 | Flight
time (Montgomeryshire) 
 Habitat
 
 Mainly broadleaved woodland, also found in hedgerows, gardens and well
wooded districts.
 
 Foodplant
 
 A wide range of herbaceous plants.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Overwinters near the ground as a small larva. Larva September-May,
feeding at night. Pupates underground.
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