Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Local
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 4) Distribution and abundance : Scarce, mainly restricted to a few sites in eastern and north-eastern parts of the county Habitats : Deciduous woodland and gardens Flight Period : Single-brooded; July to early August Larval foodplants : Lichens on bushes, stones, rocks and posts Comments : Sometimes confused with Round-winged Muslin Records : Rendham (M Farrow, 16.vii.1994; M Deans, 2002-6), Weston (N Muddeman, 1997, 1999-2006), Reydon (A Cornish, 1999), Wrentham (SMG, 24.vii.2000), Easton Broad (SMG, 23.vii.2004), Dunwich Heath (D Brougham & C Moore, 13 & 15.vii.2005), Kessingland (A Prichard & M Deans, 21.vii.2005) Morley's Final Catalogue : Anything but common. Recorded from Needham, Blaxhall, Aldeburgh, Beccles and Yarmouth : ante 1890; Hemley in 1904 (Wlr); Henham and Wrentham in 1936 (Gd); but never seen by me through forty years (Mly). Wingspan details : Forewing 10-12mm, Wingspan 19-23mm Identification
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Minsmere, Suffolk (20.vii.2013) © A Prichard
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