Morley's Final Catalogue: Doubtless sufficiently general, though scarce around Ipswich. Waldringfield; annually at light at Monks Soham; Barnby Broad, Gorleston, Southtown. No specific record from western Suffolk.
Recent Suffolk Status: Common.
Life history: Single-brooded. Seen in small numbers at light.
Identification: Dotted clay has the obvious black mark in the corner of the wing.
Habitat: Damp meadows, marshes, fens, woodland and gardens. Recorded in 48 (83%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2023. |