The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information

This species has a white ground colour when newly emerged. This changes to grey during winter hibernation.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 15-18 mm.
Foodplant(s): elms (Ulmus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, June-July and September-April (hibernates)
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 16 (5.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 January to 17 December

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 30 August to 30 August

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