An uncommon species.

A species of broadleaved woodland, parks and some gardens where poplars grow.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light and also visit sallow catkins.

Note some forms of Clouded Drab are similar but this species has a leaden-grey colour and males have feathered antennae.

Recorded in 68 (49%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1857. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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