UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-42mm.
Confusion
species
Powered Quaker, Northern Drab, Lead-coloured Drab and Twin-spotted
Quaker.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly in woodland, but also found in gardens and other habitats with
trees or shrubs.
Foodplant
A wide range of broadleaf trees.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva
April-June, living at first in developing buds then in spun shoots or
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