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UK Status Resident. Common S,C(N). Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species, but it has been recorded from much of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 34-40mm. Confusion species Figure of Eighty and Poplar Lutestring. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Most areas where the foodplant is found. Foodplant Blackthorn, hawthorn, crab apple, fruit trees and wild roses. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg laid in small batches on twigs of the foodplant. Larva late April-mid July. Pupates in a cocoon formed in the leaf litter or just under the soil. |
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 Photo by PRW, 23rd Oct 2010, Dolforwyn Woods |
 Photo by PRW, 23rd Oct 2010, Dolforwyn Woods |