Davey, P., 2009: A rare species occurring locally in most southern coastal counties prior to the middle of the last century but from the 1970s, restricted to Devon, Hampshire and Kent, the larva feeding on oak (Quercus spp.). In Dorset, this beautiful moth was recorded nearly one hundred years ago in the far north-east of the county. Although much of the old woodland in the area was sacrificed to coniferisation from the 1960s, two old oak woods remain to the present day, and fortunately still... Read More

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 9 (23%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1905. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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