UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 36-44mm.
Confusion
species
Plain Golden Y. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A wide range of upland and lowland habitats.
Foodplant
Herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva amongst the debris. Larva
July-May, feeding mainly at night. Pupates in a cocoon in a folded leaf
of the foodplant. |
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