Davey, P., 2009: A species found in southern districts of England and Wales, the larva feeding on beech (Fagus sylvatica), oak (Quercus spp.), birch (Betulae spp.) and hazel (Corylus avellana). In Dorset, the moth is common in woodland where its host plants abound, but becomes more rare the further one travels away from deciduous tree habitat. The bizarre larva has very occasionally been located in the county. The following record refers to an example found on holm oak (Quercus ilex): Durlston,... Read More

Recorded in 38 (95%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1934. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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