Davey, P., 2009: A widespread day-flying species in Britain, the larva feeding on birch (Betula spp.) and rowan (Sorbus aucuparia). In Dorset, the moth is recorded sparingly from the eastern half of the county. Singletons may be seen flying from mid-March on sunny afternoons in woods and on heaths that support birch. "Adult moths may visit sallow blossom and drink at puddles, but then ascend to the birch canopy as the day advances. They have been found on dull mornings by kicking birch trees... Read More

Recorded in 16 (40%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1916. Last Recorded in 2017. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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