Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Apparently rare. Ipswich (Ml); Aldeburgh (Wrt); Stowmarket (C); Bury (Skepper); one at Tuddenham in 1901 (Sparke).
Recent Suffolk Status: Very rare. Due to identification difficulties and the fact this moth is mainly a northern and western species in the UK the actual status of this moth as a Suffolk species is not certain.
Life history: Single-brooded.
Identification: July highflyer flies later in the year and lacks the 3 black dashes at the tip of the forewing. May highflyer normally has some greenish colouration.
Habitat: Marshy areas, Sallow carr, moorland.Verification Grade Comment: A clear photo or specimen will be required for any record to be accepted.  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1901.
Last Recorded in 2000. |