Moths of Suffolk
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Filtered - 1813 species
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 3) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and common Habitats : Hedgerows, Woodland, scrub, heathland, fens and other areas where the foodplant occurs Flight Period : Double-brooded; May to June and August, single-brooded in the north Larval foodplants : Hawthorn (Crataegus), apple (Malus), Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Wild Service-tree (Sorbus torminalis), also Wild Pear (Pyrus communis), Common Whitebeam (Sorbus aria), birch (Betula) Morley's Final Catalogue : Common at Ipswich in 1897 (Pyett) and bred there in 1932-4 (Whit.); Orford in July 1902 (Gibbs); Aldeburgh (Ctw); Leiston, Glemham Magna, Lowestoft. Gorleston, Benhall and Parham wood during May (Mly). Wingspan details : Wingspan 8-9mm Identification
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Ipswich, Suffolk (viii.2008) © Neil Sherman
Leafmine on hawthorn - Cavenham Heath, Suffolk (9.ix.2006) © A Prichard
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