Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species throughout Britain, commonest in the south-east and scarcest in the north-west, the larva leads a subterranean existence feeding on the roots of a wide range of vegetable species and herbaceous plants. Larvae are often reported as serious pests abroad in roots of different vegetables. In Dorset, the moth is ubiquitous and common, and has been trapped in every month except January. The peak of the autumn brood is, on average, approximately five times larger... Read More
Recorded in 41 (103%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats
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