Adults overwinter and they visit Ivy blossom, over-ripe blackberries in the autumn and Sallow catkins in the spring. They also come sparingly to light.
Note Similar to Tawny Pinion and shares the same thoracic and abdominal crests but they are not blue-black. Also there is no black mark near the trailing corner of the forewing.
Recorded in 79 (56%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1867. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats
Forewing:
17-20mm
Flight:
October - May (hibernating)
Foodplant:
Oaks birches, sallows, Hazel other trees and shrubs
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