Morley's Final Catalogue: Common enough, though not often noted. Belstead in 1897 (Hkg); Ipswich marshes in 1894 and Foxhall in 1903 (Mly); Bosmere in Needham Market (Ml); Bury, Tuddenham, Newmarket; Beccles (Crf), Fritton in 1934 (Mr).

Recent Suffolk status: Local.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Mere wainscot has a kidney mark and faint cross lines. Plain forms of Cloaked minor could be confused with Small wainscot but are smaller, with a slimmer body and lack any dark streaking on the wing.

Habitat: Reedbeds, marshes, river valleys, ponds.

Recorded in 44 (76%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1897. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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