Norfolk status Local. Sea-cliffs, sandhills, grassland and other chalky or dry pastures. One of several very similar moths which can be difficult to separate.
Only British member of the genus with white legs, but can easily be mistaken for a faded specimen of the common Stenoptilia bipunctidactyla.
Records from Leziate, 2003; Horsey, 2003; Hindolveston, 2005; Winterton Dunes, 2008; and other mainly coastal sites in recent years.
Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1873. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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