Morley's Final Catalogue: Still somewhat scarce but generally distributed as in 1890. Later noted at light and hovering over flowers at Copdock (Hkg); Bentley Woods in July 1895 (Baylis) not uncommonly, and bred from larva found feeding on Symphoricarpos racemosus on 27 June 1908 in Monks Soham garden (Mly); Martlesham (D), Waldringfield (Wlr) and Rendlesham (Wiltshire).

Recent Suffolk Status: Local.

Life history: Single-brooded. A small second generation has occurred in recent years.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodlands, scrub areas, gardens.

Recorded in 41 (71%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1895. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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