Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Very common in upland meadows about Ipswich; frequent throughout the entire County, from Bentley to both Gorleston and Lakenheath; often at light in May and July.
Recent Suffolk Status: Common and widespread. Occasional migrant influxes on the coast.
Life history: Double-brooded. Moths are easily disturbed by day and also come to light.
Identification: Common heath has strongly feathered antennae in the male. Dark markings are not so neat and it doesn't have dark veins.
Habitat: Grasslands, heathland, fens, woodland rides, gardens.Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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