1524 Emmelina monodactyla, (Linnaeus, 1758)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 2)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and common
Habitats :
Woodland, gardens, fens, scrub, grassland and heathland
Flight Period :
May occur at any time of year, hibernating over the winter
Larval foodplants :
bindweed (Convolvulus) and other various plants
Final Catalogue :
Abundant among convolvulus everywhere: Common round Ipswich, sometimes on sugar in 1895 ; Claydon, Gosbeck Wood, Blaxhall Common, at light and on ivy-flower up to early October in 1933 at Monks Soham, Yoxford, Blythburgh Wood, Reydon, Southwold, Covehithe Broad, and on Gorleston palings. Tuddenham (Sparke), Mildenhall, Worlington, Brandon in July.
Wingspan details :
Wingspan 18-27mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Ipswich, Suffolk (iii.2004) © Neil Sherman
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Cattawade Marshes, Suffolk (21.viii.2009) © A Prichard
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at rest after being disturbed in poly tunnel - Bradwell, Suffolk (17.iv.2010) © Keith Knights
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