Davey, P., 2009: A species found most often in south-east Britain, more local elsewhere, the larva feeding on the roots and stem bases of grasses. In Dorset, the moth is local at low density, rising to frequent very locally in damp woodland, river valleys and fens. Records from seaward coasts are few. The species seems to have declined; it was previously assessed as "common inland, especially in damp woodland" (W Parkinson Curtis manuscript). The following records illustrate a relative... Read More

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Recorded in 10 (25%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1890. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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