Recent Suffolk Status: Migrant

Life history: Larvae fees on Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) and Chrysanthemum although can be reared easily on Common Nettles in captivity.

Identification: Compare with Dewick's Plusia and Silver Y but the typical forms are unlikely to be confused with any other species in Suffolk.

Habitat: Mainly seen near the coast as with other immigrants but some do make it further inland.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 12 (21%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1986. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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