UK Status
Resident. Local S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon and local species, that has been recorded from scattered sites throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 26-32mm.
Confusion
species
Olive.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Wet, damp and boggy places.
Foodplant
Sallow, willow and black poplar.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg laid on the foodplant. Larva early April-late May. Pupates in an underground cocoon. |

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