Morley’s Final Catalogue: By no means general with us. Certainly uncommon round Ipswich, at light in July 1896; also both bred in 1934 (Trans ii 296) and taken rarely at light in Monks Soham; Southwold during July 1901 (Mly); Gorleston (D). Unnoted elsewhere since 1890.

Recent Status: A common species across Suffolk.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying in summer and coming to light. The larvae feed on Elder, preferring the younger leaves. They hibernate in a cocoon in which they pupate in spring.

Identification: Anania coronata is readily recognised, but there is a similar rare species Anania stachydalis. A. coronata has a small pale spot below the square spot that is between the stigmata. This is absent in A. stachydalis. The pale post median line of spots significantly enlarge just below the costa. This does not occur in A. stachydalis. A. stachydalis, particularly the male, has a shorter broader wing with a pointed apex.

Recorded in 51 (88%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1896. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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