Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally common on sugar in woods, e.g. Bentley and Fritton; Monks Soham on ivy; Gorleston, &c.
Recent Suffolk Status: Common.
Life history: Single-brooded. Adults frequent at light traps, but only occasional on Ivy blossom.
Identification: This beautiful species is unmistakeable.
Habitat: Woodland, parkland, hedgerows, gardens.Recorded in 48 (83%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023. |