1902 Brown Silver-line, Petrophora chlorosata, (Scopoli, 1763)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Common to very abundant in heathland areas, Brecks and Sandlings, wherever bracken grows
Habitats :
Heathland, woodland, fens, scrub, grassland where the foodplant occurs
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; late April to August
Larval foodplants :
Bracken
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Abundant wherever bracken grows, especially in woods. Always in profusion at Bentley in June; also noted at Playford, Needham, Stowmarket, Monks park Wood; Tuddenham, Brandon ; Aldeburgh, Wangford, Beccles, Herringfleet, Fritton.
Wingspan details :
Forewing 15-18mm, Wingspan 31-37mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Iken Cliff, Suffolk (5.vi.2014) © Paul Kitchener
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Ipswich, Suffolk (12.v.2009) © Neil Sherman
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