March Tubic
Diurnea fagella
Description
Wingspan 25mm. The males are fully winged, grey or dark grey with black markings. The females have half wings.
Habitat
Deciduous woodland. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of a variety of trees.
Status and distribution
Present throughout most of Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and recorded once at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
March to May.