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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