Davey, P., 2009: A generally distributed species in Britain, the larva feeding on sallow (Salix spp.). In Dorset, the moth is generally distributed but at low density. "It occurs in river valleys, marshes and moist woods, becoming scarce or absent on dry downs, dry heathland and rocky coastlines" (W Parkinson Curtis ms). The national norm is for a single brood from early July to late September; however, a spectacular early emergence occurred at Arne in the intense heatwave in the last week of... Read More

Recorded in 36 (90%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1931. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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