Davey, P., 2009: A species limited to the calcareous soils of south-east and central southern England, the larva feeding for at least two years within the stems or branches (up to 25mm in diameter) of the wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana), and, less frequently of guelder rose (Viburnum opulus). In its final year of growth, the larva cuts a disc-shaped cap in the bark over the emergence hole; this structure is the only external evidence of the larva within. The moth emerges through June and... Read More

Recorded in 17 (43%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1931. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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