UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A very uncommon and local species, that has been recorded from just a handful of sites and only from the west of the county in recent times.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 32-40mm.
Confusion
species
Orange Upperwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, parkland and gardens.
Foodplant
Limes.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg which is laid on the twigs of the foodplant.
Larva late March-early June, feeding at night. |
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