Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Ubiquitous, and often common at both sugar and light; of uncertain appearance, and not seen here by me during 1891-1899 (Mly). Recently in Ipswich marshes, Waldringfield, Southwold, abundant at Monks Soham light, Gorleston sugar and Mildenhall.
Recent Suffolk Status: Very common.
Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae regularly found during the winter and early spring in the county in recent years, mainly at night feeding on various grasses in heathland habitats.
Identification: Hedge rustic is a smaller moth and has a very obvious white hindwing.
Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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