Status
Scarce.
Can resemble other species of Apotomis, especially A. turbidana and A. betuletana but identified by a more angulated median fascia, which is less indented on its outer edge, and black apex and cilia.
This species has a wide distribution throughout Britain, but is generally commoner in the north. Listed by Barrett at Kings Lynn and Merton pre 1900. Recorded by Col. A M Emmet, just over the border, at Santon Downham, Suffolk in the late 1980's.
Specimens must be retained for acceptance.  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
Recorded in 3 (4%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 1995. |