Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 1) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and not infrequent Habitats : Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland and hedgerows Flight Period : Single-brooded; mid-September to early December Larval foodplants : Oaks, poplars, Beech, sallows, Hawthorn, and herbaceous plants, heather Morley's Final Catalogue : Much less common than the last kinds (referring to Brown-spot Pinion & Beaded Chestnut). Ipswich, Needham, Bury, Brandeston, Aldeburgh, Leiston (ante 1890). In multitudes on Bentley Woods sugar in September and October 1893, but none there in 1894-8 (Mly, Baylis); Copdock in 1895-6 (Hkg). Waldringfield in plenty on ivy in October 1898 (Wlr). Henley (Sparke). Henham common in 1935 (Btn);. Bungay (Mn); not very rare at Fritton, Burgh Castle (D), Gorleston and Frostenden (Mr). Wingspan details : Forewing 14-16mm, Wingspan 32-36mm Identification
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