UK Status
  Resident. Common 
 
Montgomeryshire
Status 
 
A fairly common species found throughout the county. 
 
Wingspan :  M & F, 33-40mm.
  Confusion
species 
 
None. | 
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
 
 Habitat 
 
Woodland rides, heathland, scrub, downland, open country, wet areas and gardens. 
 
Foodplant
  
The catkins and leaves of willows. 
 Lifestage data
  
Overwinters as an egg which is laid on the twigs of the foodplant. Larva April-early June. Pupates in an underground cocoon. | 
 
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