Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain, the larva feeding nocturnally on the roots of Compositae species including dandelion (Taraxacum spp.) and hawk's-beards (Crepis spp.). In Dorset, the moth is frequent to common on dry unimproved grassland on chalky and sandy soils; it is at low density or absent within woodland and wetland. The moth is double-brooded in the county, with a second generation between mid July and mid August; however, the following light trap records... Read More

Recorded in 37 (93%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1934. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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