UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A very common species, found throughout the county. This is
our most numerous spring species with nearly 900 records and 6000
individuals recorded.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 30-40mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
All habitats.
Foodplant
A range of herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in an underground cocoon. Larva April-July,
feeding mainly at night. |

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