UK Status
Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles,
can be locally common, more scarce in Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from two sites on either side of the county.
Wingspan
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M & F, 13-17mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Mainly a woodland species.
Foodplant
Many trees and shrubs.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds openly on the leaves.
Pupates in spun leaves. |

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