| ADULT |
Wingspan 42-55mm. Resembling a broken
birch twig the flattened buff coloured head, silvery-grey wings with
black markings and pale buff blotch at wing tip make this moth quite
distinct. Wings are held vertically along the body giving a
rounded appearance. |
| CHRYSALIS |
Located during winter in an underground
cell. |
| LARVA |
July to September on various deciduous
trees such as lime, oak and elm. |
| BEHAVIOUR |
Attracted to light. |
| HABITAT |
Hedgerows, gardens, parkland, open scrub and woodland. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD |
One generation. Late May to July. Comes to
light. |
| STATUS |
Resident. Common. |
