Status Very scarce in recent years. Characteristic '8' marking on the forewing. Male has feathered antennae. Hedgerows, woodland, gardens.
After a gap of ten years, two specimens recorded in gardens on the same night in 2012! Thwaite St. Mary (Z. Madgett, 23/10/12) and Snettisham (R. Roche, 23/10/12). Not recorded again until 2020.Verification Grade Comment: Declining species | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats |