UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 24-28mm.
Confusion
species
Fan-foot. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens.
Foodplant
Withered & healthy
leaves of pedunculate oak, downy birch, hazel, bird cherry &
hawthorn. Also recorded on bramble & traveller's-joy.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as pupa in debris or crevice in bark. Larva
July-Oct. |
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