Moths of Suffolk
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Filtered - 1813 species
Suffolk only
National Status :
Local
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 3) Distribution and abundance : Scarce Habitats : Fens, wet meadows, damp woodland Flight Period : Single-brooded; late June to August Larval foodplants : Ripening seeds of Wild Angelica and Hogweed Records : Kirton (SMG, 31.vii.2002), Minsmere (C Anderson, 1995; R Harvey, 3.ix.2005), Redgrave (M Hall & G Haggett, 1990), St Olaves (J Crouch, 2000), Dingle Marshes (D Young, 12.viii.2000), Ipswich (N Sherman, 11.ix.2000, 5.ix.2001 & 28.vii.2002), Barnby (SMG, 25.viii.2001), Lakenheath (B Statham, 19.vi.1993), Tunstall (D Young, 2001), Dunwich Heath (M Cornish, 20.vi.2003), Walberswick (SMG, 31.vii.2004), North Cove (SMG, 29.vii.2005) Morley's Final Catalogue : A species of general, if somewhat local, distribution throughout the southern half of England, feeding on the commonest kinds of Suffolk umbells. Bloomfield excluded our records (Lep. Suff., p. 55); but they may certainly be reinstated, with confidence of future confirmation. Wingspan details : Forewing 10-11mm, Wingspan 15-20mm Identification
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