ABH: 49.029

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  20-29mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Larvae feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, including Privet, Honeysuckle, Woundwort, European Larch, Spruce and Pines. Quite sizeable as an adult and not easily confused with other species.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Common in many places during July

First Record:  1901, Wallis