UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 30-34mm.
Confusion
species
Grey Pine Carpet.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Coniferous woodland, especially in sandy areas.
Foodplant
Scots pine and Corsican pine.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg or a very small larva on the foodplant. Larva
autumn-July. Pupates among the pine needles. |

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