UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-44mm.
Confusion
species
Poplar Grey, Scarce Dagger, Sweet Gale Moth and Coronet.
|
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly open places, including wet areas.
Foodplant
Herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva
June-September and September-October. |

Click map
for larger image
|