Morley's Final Catalogue: Taken in a garden in Suffolk, end of June (Curtis fol. cci; about 1825.-Ed.) One at Ipswich by Tim Last (Entom. 1867, p.189). Hemley in 1902 by Rev. A. P. Waller (EMM. 1902, 247), including the forms wismarensis and bipunctata, also at Waldringfield up to 1933. Lowestoft in 1903 (l.c. 1904, 80-81); Reydon in 1934 (Baker); Walberswick in 1935 (Btn); Herringfleet marshes 1936.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local. Found along the coast, on the edge of the Brecks and river valleys. The various forms of this moth are found regularly in the county.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Brown-veined wainscot has shorter wings and a greyish hindwing.

Habitat: Reedbeds, fens, river valleys.

Recorded in 35 (60%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1867. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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