UK Status
  Resident. Common 
 
Montgomeryshire
Status 
 
A fairly common species, found throughout the county. 
 
Wingspan :  M & F, 32-38mm.
  Confusion
species 
 
None. | 
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
 
 Habitat 
 
Mostly open habitats including open woodland, downland, heathland, moorland, and hedgerows. 
 
Foodplant
  
Low growing herbaceous plants, scrubby birches and sallow. 
 Lifestage data
  
Overwinters as a small larva near the soil. Larva Oct-May, feed at night. Pupates underground in fragile cocoon. | 
 
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