Morley's Final Catalogue: (Referring also to Light arches): Both in such numbers as to be pestilent at light and sugar.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant. One of the commonest Suffolk Noctuids.

Life history: Single-brooded during the summer and early autumn. In recent years possible second generation moths are appearing in November and December.

Identification: Crescent Striped, a scarce coastal species is smaller, has a smooth texture (unlike Dark arches which is quite rough), is plainer in colour and has a white edged kidney mark.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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