Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Widespread and common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 3) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and common Habitats : In a wide variety of habitats where its foodplant grows Flight Period : Single-brooded, September to May, hibernating through the winter Larval foodplants : Thistles (Carduus and Cirsium), knapweeds (Centaurea), burdocks (Arctium) or Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria). On the continent also reported from Carlina, Sonchus and Knautia Final Catalogue : Abundant everywhere from Bentley Woods to Gorleston. On sugar at Fritton. Frequently at Monks Soham light in every month of the year excepting only June. Staverton, on sugar. Wingspan details : Wingspan 16-22mm Identification
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Eye, Suffolk (ix.2004) © Paul Kitchener
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