Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Strictly locally common on sugar and ivy-blossom. Bentley, Needham, Brandeston, Swefling, Aldeburgh, Beccles, Lowestoft (ante 1890). Bentley Woods, very numerous on sugar (Mly, Elliott, Baylis); Waldringfield, scarce on ivy (Wlr); Gorleston and in 1935 at Frostenden, singly on ivy (Mr). Mildenhall in 1936 (Gd).
Recent Suffolk Status: Very local, mainly in the Sandlings and Breck. Some evidence of a recent decline.
Life history: Single-brooded. Occasional at light in small numbers in known areas. Has been recorded at Ivy blossom and Blackberries, usually singly.
Identification: This brightly coloured species is fairly unmistakeable. The slightly similar Beaded chestnut has a narrow kidney mark.
Habitat: Open woodland and heathland.Recorded in 30 (52%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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