Norfolk status
Scarce.
Similar to D. acuminatana.
Record from 1884 of specimen taken at Merton. (Walsingham) and listed at East Wretham. [BTM vol 2]

Larval foodplant is Oxeye Daisy, feeding in the upper stem and flower bud, causing a swelling of the stem. The thickened stems stand out and are a greener colour.

First modern-day record of larvae recorded at Downham Market in July 2023 (R. Edmunds, 07/07/2023)

Genitalia dissection essential for identification.

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1884. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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