Davey, P., 2009: A species with a general distribution in Britain, the larva feeding on the flowers and leaves of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica). In Dorset, the moth is at low density and commonest on unimproved coastal grassland where yarrow is abundant. Inland, the moth is locally frequent on unimproved grassland, and at low density in transient habitats, such as roadside verges, lawns and on waste ground. There is no evidence that the Tawny-speckled Pug... Read More

Recorded in 34 (85%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1929. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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