Identification

The more numerous wavy, thick cross-lines on the forewing will help to separate it from similar looking species. Specimen or quality photo required for record acceptance.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa. Larvae are present mid July to September.

Larval foodplants

Aspen and other poplars.

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland with Aspen.

History 1860-2010

The first was trapped at Kirkton, Dumfriesshire on 11th July 1994.

We are unsure about what race would be involved; whether it would be the nominate or the Scottish race.