| UK Status 
 Resident. Common
 
 Montgomeryshire
Status
 
 A common species, found throughout the county.
 
 Wingspan
:  M
& F, 28-32mm.
 
 Confusion
species
 
 Blossom Underwing and Common Quaker.
 | Flight
time (Montgomeryshire) 
 Habitat
 
 Broadleaved woodland, other well wooded areas, wet heathland, hedgerows
and gardens.
 
 Foodplant
 
 Mainly oak, but also recorded on downy birch, sallows, hazel and field
maple.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva late April-early
June, feeding at night.
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