Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Not known from the UK in Morley's time. First UK record was in 1959.
Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common, mainly along the coast but starting to spread inland. First county record was in 2004.
Life history: Single-brooded. Flies late in the season.
Identification: Unmistakeable.
Habitat: Gardens, urban areas, coastal sites.Recorded in 24 (41%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2023. |