Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain, the larva feeding on the flowers or seeds of ash (Fraxinus spp.), sallow (Salix spp.), poplar (Populus spp.) and elm (Ulmus spp.). In Dorset, the moth is widespread but at low density, occurring most often in localities where its foodplants are frequent. The moth does not appear to colonise poplar-rich habitat, with just six moths in ten years from Hurn. Relatively high numbers of the moth occur in coastal situations, for example at West... Read More

Recorded in 34 (85%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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