UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 43-53mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland and carr.
Foodplant
A range of herbaceous and woody plants including, dock, honeysuckle,
bramble, primrose and bilberry.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva. Larva August-May, feeding at night. Pupates
underground. |
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