UK Status
Resident. Common S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 47-54mm.
Confusion
species
Svensson's Copper Underwing (Copper Underwing labial palps are all pale/white). |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly in woodland but also found in open scrub, parks, hedgerows and
gardens.
Foodplant
A wide range of broadleaf trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg. Larva mid April-early June. Pupates underground. |
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