Morley's Final Catalogue: Of uncertain appearance, and rarely common. Sudbury in 1836 (Ent. Mag. iv, 133). Always rare about Ipswich and in Bentley Woods, Leiston; a series on ivy-blossom at Monks Soham in October 1932. Needham, Henham, Hemley in 1902, Frostenden, Bury: Beccles, rare at Fritton and Burgh Castle.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Regular at light, usually in small numbers. Commonly recorded at Ivy blossom.

Identification: Yellow-line quaker is sandy brown in colour, not grey and has the line in the outer part of the forewing yellowish, not reddish.

Habitat: Woodlands, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Recorded in 47 (81%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1836. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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