Morley's Final Catalogue: Hemley parsonage garden, a single example which came to sugar on 5 September 1902: Waller (Barrett EMM. 1902, 263).
Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Immigrant and recent resident species. Single-brooded in one long extended generation.

Identification: Most like the Clay and easily confused. Note the black area of scales on the underside of the male moths is present on both species so cannot be used as a feature for identity. The main feature is the kidney mark, which is pure white and round on White-point, unlike on Clay where it is normally more teardrop shaped. White-point is also slightly smaller.

Habitat: Various grassy habitats.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1902. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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