UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 64-74mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, wet places and gardens.
Foodplant
Various herbaceous plants in autumn and in spring a diet of more woody
plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as small larva on foodplant. Larva Sept-May, feed
at night. Pupates in a cocoon amongst debris. |
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