Small Chocolate-tip

The Small Chocolate-tip occasionally flies in the daytime and can be found across a large part of Britain.

Flight Season

Flies between May and August in one or two generations.

Size and Family

• Family – Notodontidae
• Small Sized
• Wingspan Range – 22-27mm

Conservation status

• UK BAP: Not listed
• Local

Caterpillar Food Plants

Caterpillars feed on eared willow (Salix aurata), creeping willow (Salix repens), and similar trees.

Habitat

Damp woodland and boggy moorland

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales, Scotland