Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Not listed.
Recent Suffolk Status: Fairly common along the coast, but also wanders inland regularly.
Life history: Single-brooded.
Identification: A larger species than Ear moth. The kidney mark is normally more crescent moon shaped and the wings are longer. Olive and reddish coloured forms are common. Dissection is the most reliable way to separate this species from Ear and Large ear.
Habitat: Saltmarshes, coastal grassland.  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
Recorded in 23 (40%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023. |