Morley's Final Catalogue: Deileptinia abietaria, ranges as far north as only Essex; but possibly might affect Coniferae north of the Stour).

Recent Suffolk Status: Very local. First county record was in 1974.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: The cross lines on Willow beauty start at the costa wide apart before almost converging near the trailing edge. In Mottled beauty the lines are wide apart across the wing. The cross lines on Satin beauty are less jagged and the wings are more rounded.

Habitat: Coniferous woodland and plantations.

Recorded in 7 (12%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1974. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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