UK Status
Resident and migrant. Local.
Montgomeryshire
Status
Uncommon. The Cors Dyfi nature reserve has recorded the species annually in recent years (see pic below).
Wingspan
: M
& F, 29-34mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Wet and boggy places, moorland, heathland and woodland.
Foodplant
Birches and probably sallows.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-early June. Pupates in a cocoon
underground. |

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