Davey, P., 2009: A local species restricted to the lowland heaths of southern England, the larva feeding on heather (Erica spp.). In Dorset, the moth is common to abundant on heathland. The moth has been observed in every month except December. The species appears to be double brooded, the first brood flying from mid-March to late April, with a second in July and August; the second brood is appreciably larger in number than the first. A significant number of moths are also on the wing during... Read More

Recorded in 26 (65%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1932. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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