Status
Migrant.
Rare migrant species and recent UK colonist, first recorded in July 1981 at Orlestone Forest, Kent. Now also resident in parts of Surrey and West Sussex, with coastal immigration occurring in other counties.
Very similar to Willow Beauty, the wings are usually more heavily speckled and the feathered antennae of the male are broader.
Records from Suffolk, with specimens taken in 2006 and 2020.
New for Norfolk in 2024 at Eccles-on-Sea (N. Bowman, 06/09/24)  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2024.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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