Davey, P., 2009: A very local species confined to the Channel Islands and the south coast of Devon, the larva feeding on a various herbaceous plants. The adult may be seen nectaring on the flowers of Buddleia davidii in sunshine, and is readily flushed from its resting-place by day. In Dorset, this exotic moth is well-established and often frequent along much of the coast between Abbotsbury and Portland. The few light trap observations further east and north include: Yetminster, on 31 July 2004... Read More
Recorded in 31 (78%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1964. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats
Forewing:
28-33mm
Flight:
July - September
Foodplant:
Common Nettle, Hemp-agrimony, plantains and other low plants
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