Davey, P., 2009: A widespread wetland species in Britain, the larva feeding on sedges (Carex spp.), yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) and water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica). In Dorset, the moth is local and at low density colonising fen, river, stream, ditch and lake habitat wherever reasonable quantities of its foodplants may be found. It has a tendency to wander, and has been trapped on dry soils well away from core habitat. The national norm is for a single brood in the north of Britain... Read More

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1934. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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