Status
Fairly Common and widespread in recent years.
Nationally Scarce, distinctive Gelechiid moth.
Dry sandy areas, vegetated coastal shingle, grassland, waste ground, dry pastures and sand-dunes.
Old East Norfolk VC27 records, the first for West Norfolk VC28 at Upwell in 2008 (24/07/08 by Dr P. Millard)
The larvae feed on Dock, particularly Curled Dock.
Several recent records.Recorded in 43 (58%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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