Status
A fairly common species of rough-ground where thistles grow.
Dissection recommended if moth recorded from coastal sites and has not been bred.
The pointed forewing and dark brown/reddish/greyish colouration, occasionally with indistinct streaking and black speckling around the wing tip, are usually indicative of this rather variable species.
Similar species (not recorded in Norfolk): S. clintoni, S. pauperella, S. atriplicella  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023. |