Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 40-46 mm. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Downy and Silver Birch, Oak, Honeysuckle and Bilberry.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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