Common resident. A very variable polymorphic species.Grey forms without brown on the wing should be kept for dissection to rule out cinereana.Salix, Populus spp. with larva feeding from April to June, in catkins and then between spun leaves.
Verification Grade Comment: If grey the verification grade reverts to 4Recorded in 90 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.First Recorded in 1869.Last Recorded in 2022.(Data up to end 2022)Additional Stats Exit iRecord
Recorded in 90 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.First Recorded in 1869.Last Recorded in 2022.(Data up to end 2022)Additional Stats
Golden Cinnabar Membership