Davey, P., 2009: A lowland species most frequently found on the eastern half of Britain, the larva feeding on herbaceous plants and noted as a pest species on vegetables, cultivated plants, clovers (Trifolium spp.), plantain (Plantago spp.) and Umbelliferae. In Dorset, the moth is at low density and occurs in a variety of different habitats. It is found locally in the salt marshes of Poole Harbour, in suburban gardens in Dorchester, Weymouth, Swanage and Poole, and on rich soils... Read More

Recorded in 20 (50%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1890. Last Recorded in 2016. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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