UK Status
Resident. Local S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rare and local species that has been
recorded on just a few occasions, favouring the eastern side of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-34mm.
Confusion
species
Double Kidney.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, parks, gardens and wet places.
Foodplant
Aspen and poplars.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg laid on the foodplant. Larva early April-May.
Pupates in an underground cocoon. |

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