Frosted Green (Polyploca ridens, (Fabricius, 1787))

General Information
Pupates under moss at the base of a tree.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea), Turkey Oak (Quercus laevis)
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Mature broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

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65.015 (BF1660) Frosted Green Polyploca ridens, (Fabricius, 1787)

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