Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed, and usually frequent. Copdock, Ipswich, Swefling, Farnham, Aldeburgh, Beccles, Gorleston; Stowmarket, Bury, Tuddenham.

Recent Suffolk Status: Becoming scarce in recent times with more records coming from wet woodland sites rather than gardens due to the decline in fruit growing.

Life history: Single-brooded in one extended brood.

Identification: Northern spinach rests with wings held flat and has a darker cross band. Chevron rests either with wings folded over the back or laid flat. Barred straw has a narrower central band looking like 2 parallel V shapes.

Habitat: Gardens, wet woodland.

Recorded in 49 (84%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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