UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A widespread and common species.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 39-44mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Light woodland and scrub, also urban habitats.
Foodplant
Bramble.
Lifestage data
Larva feed at night, remaining on foodplant during day
when
small, and on leaf litter when larger. Larva early July-mid Sept.
Overwinters as pupa in a cocoon, either on or just below the soil
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