Tree Guide: Sycamore

Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus

Deciduous, non-native

35 metres tall

Leaves to 18cm long

Flowers, April-June, in yellowish green clusters

Winged fruit in pairs in autumn

 Dotted Border

Agriopis marginaria

Forewing length 16-20mm

Adults February-April

Larva April-mid June

Overwinters as a pupa

 

Acleris forsskaleana

Forewing length 6-8mm

Adults June-mid September

Larva September-June

Overwinters as a larva

White-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus lucorum

 

Length (queen) 18-22mm

Adults April-September

Overwinters as an adult (queen)