Status
Scarce Norfolk resident, but fairly well recorded in recent years.
The Breckland district on the Norfolk/Suffolk border are thought to be one of the main breeding areas for this species in Britain. Noted occasionally as a migrant.
Occurs on heathland and grassland, scrub, vegetated shingle in heathy rides and other open places.
The larvae are thought to feed on several plants including White Clover, Red Clover, Lucerne, Bindweed, Vetch, Wild Thyme, Dandelion and Knotgrass.Recorded in 41 (55%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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