| UK Status 
 Resident. Common
 
 Montgomeryshire
Status
 
 An uncommon species but has been recorded in most of the county.
 
 Wingspan
:  M
& F, 28-31mm.
 
 Confusion
species
 
 The male Dark Bordered Beauty.
 | Flight
time (Montgomeryshire) 
 Habitat
 
 Rides and clearings in damp woodlands, also found in some gardens.
 
 Foodplant
 
 Sallows, grey willow, black poplar, alder and hazel.
 
 Lifestage data
 
 Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva early May-mid July.
Pupates amongst leaves around the foodplant.
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