UK Status
Resident. Common S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
Resident. A very local (but can be a fairly common
species where found), recorded only from six sites, all in the eastern
side of the county. Last recorded from Llanfyllin.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 15-20mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens.
Foodplant
Hawthorn, blackthorn, apple, plum and pear.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva August-June. Pupates attached to a
twig in a cocoon. |

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