Recent Suffolk Status: Common in Breckland and the Sandlings.

It is an attractive and distinctive species which can vary in appearance but the black 'darts' are usually very obvious.

Life history: There is just one generation; adults fly from July to September and the overwintering larvae feed on bedstraws, stitchworts and various grasses.

Habitats: Mainly coastal habitats including sandhills, dry sandy heaths and Breckland.

Recorded in 34 (59%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1888. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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