Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 1) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and common Habitats : Heathland, broadleaved woodland, scrub, fens and gardens Flight Period : Double-brooded; mid-April to June and July to mid-September Larval foodplants : Silver Birch and Downy Birch Morley's Final Catalogue : Scattered sparingly over the entire County. Playford (Nat. viii, 110; Ent. Wk. Int. i, 1856, 196). Ipswich (Garrett, Ml) and at electric lights there (Mly, Baylis); Blythburgh (Btn); Lowestoft in August (Entom. 1922, 258); Worlingham (Crf); Hopton (D). Ampton and West Stow (Wrt); Tuddenham before 1890 (Nurse), rare there in 1900 (Sparke); and again in west Suffolk during 1991 (Nurse). Wingspan details : Forewing 20-26mm, Wingspan 46-58mm Identification
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