Davey, P., 2009: First detected in the Channel Islands in 1991, this moth subsequently made a successful leap across the Channel onto the south coast of the UK by 2005. It then became quickly established, first in Hampshire and then in Dorset amongst its host foodplant evergreen oak (Quercus ilex). In all likelihood, this species will continue to colonise the remaining evergreen oak woodland along the coastal belt. The following light trap examples comprise the first Dorset site records:... Read More

Recorded in 16 (40%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2005. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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