UK Status
Resident. Common S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A locally common species.
Wingspan : M & F, 38-42mm.
Confusion
species
August Thorn and Dusky Thorn.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland, parkland and gardens.
Foodplant
Oak, birch, beech and lime.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva late April-early July. Pupates amongst spun leaves of the foodplant. |

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