UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B W,SE,SW.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. An uncommon species, found mainly in the of the south and west of the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 27-30mm.
Confusion
species
Welsh Wave.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland and scrub often near water courses.
Foodplant
Alder, birch, sallow and chestnut.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa. Larva late July-September. |

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