UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 38-46mm.
Confusion
species
Small Eggar.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Found mainly in woodland and to a lesser degree in most other types of habitat.
Foodplant
Broadleaved trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg attached to the bark or a twig. Larva April-June. Pupates under the bark or debris on the soil. |

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