Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in England and Wales, more local in Scotland, the larva feeding on the lower stems and roots of common couch (Elytrigia repens) and cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata). In Dorset, the moth is common in unimproved grassland, arable, garden and verge habitat. It ranges from locally abundant in undercliff situations on the coast and on unimproved grassland on chalky soils inland, to rare on heathland. The moth is single brooded between mid-May and early July,... Read More

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 18 (45%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1995. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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