Morley’s Final Catalogue: Abundant among convolvulus everywhere, from Shotley to Gorleston; bred at Ipswich in 1894; frequent at Monks Soham light in July.
Recent Status: A common species.
Life Style: A single or double brooded species flying from June to September. The larvae feed on Convolvulus and Calystegia. The larvae hibernate. They pupate on the foodplant.
Identification: Our common large white plume moth. The larvae initially graze the lower epidermis of a leaf before hibernation. The following year they feed on the leaves and flowers.
Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1894. Last Recorded in 2020. Additional Stats
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