Norfolk status Local. Occurs in chalk or limestone areas where the foodplant occurs. Its occurrence in Norfolk likely associated with Juniper in suburban gardens.
The larvae feed on both wild and cultivated Juniper, forming silken webs between the needles.
Unmistakable species.
[MBGBI v4.2 p229]
Recorded in 28 (38%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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