Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in southern England and south Wales, the larva feeding on various lichens. In Dorset, the moth occurs in two quite different biotypes: it is common in damp situations such as fens, river valleys and wet woods, but also locally frequent on dry chalky soils. The moth is scarce on open heathland. Of the eighty-three examples trapped at Arne Wood Wood between 1974 and 1995, 54% were of the typical grey-winged form, and 46% referred to the yellow form ab.... Read More

Recorded in 39 (98%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1934. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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