Davey, P., 2009: A local species confined to western Britain, the larva feeding on beard lichen (Usnea barbata). In Dorset, the moth has been recorded once from oak woodland habitat: Cranborne Chase, 30 July 1938 (H Andrewes). No more was heard of the species until one was trapped twenty years later: Melbury Park, at MV light on 19 August 1995 (Dr P Sterling). The site lies some one hundred and fifty metres above mean sea level; this elevated position and associated high humidities provide... Read More

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Recorded in 3 (8%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1995. Last Recorded in 2013. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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