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Upperside
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Young larvae feeding communally
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Solitary larva close to pupation
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Pupa. Colour may vary
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Pupa.
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Information
| UK BAP status: | Not listed |
| Local status: | Common and widespread. |
| Size: | Large. |
| Larval foodplant: | Common Nettle |
| No. of broods: | One |
| Flight time(s): | May be seen in mild spells during winter, but finally emerges from hibernation in March and flies until the end of May. New brood emerges mid July and flies until mid August when it goes into hibernation. |
| Winter: | Hibernates as adult |
| Habits: | Larvae initially feed communally in a web before dispersing when larger. Adults often hibernate in sheds, garages, churches etc. If disturbed will dramatically flash their eye-spots accompanied by a hissing sound. |
| Habitats: | Anywhere nectar and nettles may be found. |
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