Status Morley's Final Catalogue: Not recorded from the county in Morley's time.
Recent Suffolk Status: First recorded as an immigrant in 2003. More regular records from 2018 onwards. Probably now resident locally along the coast with annual records from some sites. Also recorded regularly as an immigrant.
Life history: Double-brooded.
Identification: Unmistakeable.
Habitat: Coastal grassland and shingle habitats where the foodplant is found. As an immigrant can appear further inland. Adults come to light but can also be disturbed from the foodplant during the day. | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 9 (16%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2003. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |