Moths of Suffolk
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Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 3) Distribution and abundance : Scarce Habitats : Woodland and hedgerows on chalky soils Flight Period : Single-brooded; November to mid-December, single late record in February Larval foodplants : Field Maple Records : Monks Eleigh (A Watchman, 1997 - 2002), Bull's Cross Wood (A Watchman. i.1986), Priestley Wood (A Prichard & G Bull, 14.ii.1999; SMG, 21.xi.2002), Groton Wood (SMG, 26.xi.1999, xi.2006 & 14.xi.2008), S Read & D Underwood, 11.xi.2001, S Read, 14.xi.2004), Offton Middle Wood (SMG, 24.xi.2000), Lineage Wood (SMG, larva 9.vi.2001, larvae 25.v.2003), Bonny Wood (SMG, 16.xi.2002), Milden (A Prichard & N Sherman, larva 7.vi.2003) Final Catalogue : Not listed as Suffolk in Morley, deemed to be a south-westerly species Aston's Additions : Mr. E. W. Platten discovered the species at Needham Market on 10.xi.1937 when he found a male at light (Trans. S.N.S., Vol. III, p. 295). It is now the object of pilgrimages to Barking Woods but in fact it has been found in several woods on the boulder-clay. Wingspan details : Forewing 16-19mm, Wingspan 33-44mm Identification
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Groton Wood, Suffolk (16.xi.2006) © K Talby
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