Status Morley's Final Catalogue: This central European species occurs locally up eastern England only from Hants, through Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambs and York to Cheshire, feeding on Yellow Loosestrife, patchy in Suffolk.
Recent Suffolk Status: Very rare. North-east Suffolk on the edge of the broads only.
Life history: Single-brooded.
Identification: Brown scallop is larger and has an evenly scalloped hindwing margin.
Habitat: Fens and carr woodland.  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2003. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats |