Morley's Final Catalogue: Distinctly local and never common, as in Hants, &c. Noted since 1890 at only Copdock in 1898 (Hkg); rarely in Bentley woods (Mly); several on Martlesham Heath in 1903 (Wlr); Aldeburgh (Ctw); and Lowestoft (Bloomfield).
Recent Suffolk Status: Seemingly very rare in the county now with the last record in 2011.
Life history: Single-brooded. Can be disturbed from the habitat during the day as well as coming to light.
Identification: The extremely similar Lead belle is not present in the county.
Habitat: Heathland and scrub areas with Gorse. | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 16 (28%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1890. Last Recorded in 2011. |