UK Status
Resident. Local S,WC,(N)
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species that is found only in the western
half of the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 28-36mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaved woodland and conifer plantations.
Foodplant
Lichens and green algae growing on trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon formed in the debris. Larva
August-October. |

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