National Status: Very much a south east distribution was extinct from the West Midland with just a few sightings each year. Since introductions in Warwickshire more have been seen. However this is still a BAP species and nationally it shows a downward trend. Recent sightings, Grafton Wood, Weethley Wood and Tiddesley Wood and in a garden in Malvern.
Flight Period: End of June to July, Single Brood
Wing Span: 75 – 84mm
Larval Foodplant: Goat Willow
Life Cycle:
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