UK Status
Resident. Common S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
Resident. An uncommon species. In the last ten years it has only been
recorded at three scattered sites.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-38mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly open broadleaf woodland, occurs to a lesser extent in many other
habitats.
Foodplant
Bramble, dewberry, hazel and raspberry.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a cocoon in loose soil. Larva July-September. |

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