UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 35-43mm.
Confusion
species
Knot Grass and Poplar Grey.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland and scrub, often in wet or boggy places.
Foodplant
Ash and wild privet and occasionally alder and hazel.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a strong cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva
July-September. |

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