Morley's Final Catalogue: The rarest of the Suffolk species, feeding in Lotus-roots.

Recent Suffolk status: Local.
More records in recent years with the use of pheromones.

Life history: Single-brooded, flying in summer.

Occasionally found at rest or on flowers. Most records at pheromome.

Identification: The six yellow bands on the abdomen and orange markings on the wings are distinctive.

Habitats: Grasslands, dune grassland/shingle, road verges.

Recorded in 18 (31%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1899. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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