Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: A single quite fresh specimen at sugar on the top of Gorleston Cliff on 1 October 1922 (Doughty). None later.
Recent Suffolk Status: A regular immigrant species to the county that may have quite recently colonized, with larger numbers noted from many sites in 2023 including well inland.
Life history: Possibly double-brooded in Suffolk. Most records are in the autumn.
Identification: Quite variable in colour, with some quite pale and others darker with more obvious cross lines, but unlike any other wainscot species.
Habitat: Coastal sites, grassy habitats including gardens.Recorded in 41 (71%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1922.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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