UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rather local species, but it is found many sites across the
county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 42-48mm.
Confusion
species
Cabbage Moth, Northern Arches, Exile, Dusky Brocade and Pale-shouldered
Brocade.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Heathland, chalk downland, woodland, fens and gardens.
Foodplant
A range of herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a fully grown larva, in an underground cocoon
in which it pupates in the spring. Larva June-September, feeding at
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