Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed throughout the County, and common though little noticed. Ipswich, frequent at electric light in 1895; Barham, in 1933 at Hemley; abundant at Monks Soham light; Tuddenham (Sparke); Shipmeadow (D), Fritton (Mr).
Recent Suffolk Status: Common.
Life history: Double-brooded. Late records into October in recent years.
Identification: Unmistakeable.
Habitat: Grasslands, waste ground, woodland rides, gardens.Recorded in 57 (98%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2023. |