Davey, P., 2009: A species restricted to south-west Britain, the larva feeding on various herbaceous plants and deciduous trees. The moth pairs during the spring following hibernation. It is attracted to light traps and is fond of ivy blossom in the autumn and sallow blossom in the spring. In Dorset, the moth is widespread, albeit at low density in deciduous woodland and deciduous scrub. With more than five times as many adults observed during the spring compared with those seen in the autumn,... Read More
Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1934. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats
Forewing:
17-20mm
Flight:
October - May (hibernating)
Foodplant:
Oaks birches, sallows, Hazel other trees and shrubs
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