Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed, but not very frequent. Of no more than occasional occurrence about Ipswich, Monks Soham, Southwold, Gorleston, &c.
Recent Suffolk Status: Still a very local moth appearing in small numbers at light traps, mainly along the coast. Declining nationally.
Life history: Single-brooded.
Identification: Quite a tricky moth to identify from similar species. Very similar to dark forms of White-line dart, but is normally plainer and darker brown and lacks the black arrow marks in the outer part of the forewing. Square-spot rustic has a broader forewing.
Habitat: Gardens, farmland, marshes, open grassland.
Recorded in 42 (72%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats
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