UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout much of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 62-80mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Open woodland, hedgerows, scrub, moorland and gardens.
Foodplant
Poplars and willows.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa which is spun in a very hard cocoon
that is attached to the tree trunk or a nearby post. Larva
July-September. |

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