Norfolk status
Uncertain.
No modern-day records until 2025.

The species was rediscovered in May 2025 at a restricted site within the extensive Stanford Training Area (STANTA), Norfolk. Numerous individuals were collected at dusk using sweep nets and by beating Juniper (Juniperus sp.), which is believed to have been originally planted circa 1840.

Notably, much of STANTA occupies land that was formerly part of the Merton estate, the residence of prolific lepidopterist Lord Walsingham, whose records were listed by Barrett in 1874.

This now scarce species has a widespread distribution in the British Isles, and can occur where the foodplant is found, mainly in southern England and Scotland.

Listed in Norfolk by Barrett from 1873 - 1899.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (5%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2025. Additional Stats

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