Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in southern Britain and rare further north, the larva feeding on various grasses. In Dorset, this highly variable moth is widespread and common, increasing to abundant on unimproved grassland.

Recorded in 40 (100%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)