Morley's Final Catalogue: Ubiquitous, and often common at both sugar and light; of uncertain appearance, and not seen here by me during 1891-1899 (Mly). Recently in Ipswich marshes, Waldringfield, Southwold, abundant at Monks Soham light, Gorleston sugar and Mildenhall.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae regularly found during the winter and early spring in the county in recent years, mainly at night feeding on various grasses in heathland habitats.

Identification: Hedge rustic is a smaller moth and has a very obvious white hindwing.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 51 (88%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1933. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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