Davey, P., 2009: A local species confined mainly to southern England, the larval foodplant is unknown but abroad the caterpillar has been found on apple (Malus spp.), blackthorn (Prunus spp.), sallow (Salix), oak (Quercus spp.) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). In Dorset, the moth is at low density across a range of biotypes and soil types. It is most often trapped on clay soil and least on chalky soil (see graphic). One locality favoured by the moth and a potential 'hot-spot' is Furzebrook,... Read More

Recorded in 32 (80%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1883. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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