Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 1) Distribution and abundance : Reasonably widespread, although predominantly found in the Brecks and the Sandlings. Can be appear at light in large numbers where it does occur Habitats : Heathland, grassland and woodland containing birch Flight Period : Single-brooded; late February to mid-April Larval foodplants : Downy and Silver Birch Comments : Possibly under-recorded due to its early appearance in the season Final Catalogue : Occasionally taken in Suffolk (Gr). This species' apparent rarity may be in part owing to its early debut: 26 February in 1897 at Copdock, where it was annually found in March (Hkg). It is, perhaps, more often bred from the June larva on birch. Scattered sparsely across the County from Downham (Norgate) and Tuddenham (Wrt, Wrn) to Holbrook Park (Garrett) and Bentley Woods (Harwood), wherein it certainly persists (Baylis, Pyett) to 1936 (Bp.) though rarely seen. Sometimes flying in midday sun, e.g. at Blythburgh Wood on 22 March 1936 (Btn). Wingspan details : Forewing 17-20mm, Wingspan 39-44mm Identification
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Ipswich, Suffolk (ii.2003) © N Sherman
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