Norfolk 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 (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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