Status Morley's Final Catalogue: A great deal commoner than formerly supposed. Copdock Rectory at light, and Belstead (Hkg); somewhat common at light in Ipswich (Mly, Baylis, Pyett); Martlesham (D) and Hemley (Wlr); Southwold, bred from pupa found loose on denes, and Monks Soham at light, Brandon (Mly), Bury (Skepper). Bungay (Mn), Fritton (Mr), Lowestoft (Btn), Gorleston cliff (D).
Recent Suffolk status: Very common.
Life history: Single-brooded.
Identification: Bulrush wainscot has dark marks along the outer edge of the forewing.
Habitat: Reedbeds, fens, ditches, river valleys.Recorded in 49 (84%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |