An uncommon though increasing resident.

Sometimes abundant in Poplar plantations and willow beds but also in hedgerows, scrub, woodland, gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva in a communal web. Adults come readily to light.

Note Larger than Yellow-tail and Brown-tail.Appears more translucent and legs are black and white.

Recorded in 83 (59%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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