UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 32-38mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly open habitats including open woodland, downland, heathland, moorland, and hedgerows.
Foodplant
Low growing herbaceous plants, scrubby birches and sallow.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva near the soil. Larva October-May, feeding at night. Pupates underground in a fragile cocoon. |

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