Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Habitats: This species can be found in throughout the county in almost any habitat and may be attracted to light in numbers.

Identification: It is very variable in appearance with several named forms; care should be taken as some forms superficially resemble forms of Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa) however the slimmer oval and kidney marks should help identification.

Life history: The larvae feed on many different herbaceous plants.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1932. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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