UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rather uncommon species, but it is found throughout the county in scattered sites.
Wingspan : M & F, 38-43mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, heathland, moorland, carr, marshes, fens, scrub, and gardens.
Foodplant
Birch, alder and grey willow.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa burrowing into rotten wood. Larva July-early October. |
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