UK Status
Resident. Local S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A scarce and very local species.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 30-37mm.
Confusion
species
Pale-lemon Sallow.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, parkland and hedgerows with elm.
Foodplant
The buds, ripening seeds and leaves of wych elm.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg laid on twigs of the foodplant. Larva
April-early June, which feed inside the flower bud and later on the
leaves. |

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