Davey, P., 2009: A frequent species across much of the British Isles, but local in northern Scotland, the larva feeding on willowherb (Epilobium spp.), balsam (Impatiens spp.), bedstraw (Galium spp.) and fuschia. In Dorset, this stunning moth is frequent across most habitat types apart from on Portland where it is rare, and rises to common in river and fen localities where great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum) grows in profusion.

Recorded in 42 (105%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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