The English population has two generations, with adults at large in April and May, and again in August and September. In Scotland the species is single-brooded, flying from June to July.
Size and Family
- Family –
- Medium Sized
- Wingspan Range – 27-35mm
Conservation Status
- UK BAP: Not listed
- Local
Caterpillar Food Plants
The caterpillars feed on poplar (Populus), especially aspen (P. tremula) as well as sallow (Salix).
Habitat
Woodland
Distribution
- Countries – England, Wales, Scotland
- A local species, having a disjointed distribution. Found in the southern half of England and in Wales, but elsewhere only in parts of Scotland.
Chocolate-tip - Iain Leach
Chocolate-tip
Iain Leach
Chocolate-tip - Rob Blanken
Chocolate-tip
Rob Blanken
Chocolate-tip - Peter Maton
Chocolate-tip
Peter Maton
Chocolate-tip - Allan Drewitt
Chocolate-tip
Allan Drewitt
Chocolate-tip - Ryszard Szczygieł
Chocolate-tip
Ryszard Szczygieł
Chocolate-tip - Peter Maton
Chocolate-tip
Peter Maton
Chocolate-tip - Ben Sale
Chocolate-tip
Ben Sale
Chocolate-tip - Ben Sale
Chocolate-tip
Ben Sale