Status Regular immigrant. Quite variable in colour, and can be confused with the Turnip moth.
Often shows a characteristic longitudinal silvery grey crest on the thorax, giving the appearance of a silver Mohican hair cut!
English name from the semi-translucent hindwing with a pearly sheen.
Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834. Last Recorded in 2024. |