Morley's Final Catalogue: Not a common moth, especially in the west of the County. Copdock at light in 1897 (Hkg); distinctly rare at Ipswich in August 1893 (Mly); Waldringfield, Swefling, Aldeburgh, Beccles, Fritton in 1934, Flixton; Bungay at light in 1903 (Mn). Stowmarket and Bury before 1890.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local. Seemingly absent from the south-east and south-west of the county.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Rests with wings held quite flat unlike other similar species.

Habitat: Woodland, parkland, gardens.

Recorded in 35 (60%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1893. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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