The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This species overwinters in haystacks or other dense cover.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 26-33mm
Foodplant(s): Spindle (Euonymus europaeus)
Flying: One generation, August-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland on calcareous soils.

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in March 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 February to 23 September

Similar Species

Earith

Ypsolopha scabrella

0451 (ABH17.001) Ypsolopha mucronella, (Scopoli, 1763)

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