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, heathland, fens, scrub and urban areas Flight Period : Single-brooded; late May to mid-August Larval foodplants : Downy and Silver Birch, Alder, also Grey Willow, Aspen, Black-poplar and oaks Morley's Final Catalogue : Very thinly scattered around Ipswich at Bentley (formerly), one at Hemley (Wlr) and one at light in Martlesham (D) Aldringham in 1930 (Wiltshire); Beccles (Crf perhaps extinct) and in the Breck before 1890 at Tuddenham Fen (Wrt, Suff. Inst. 1870,220), Downham and Thetford. Larvae singly in Blythburgh Wood, 1936 (Gd & D). Wingspan details : Forewing 16-21mm, Wingspan 38-43mm Identification
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Eye, Suffolk (13.vi.2007) © Paul Kitchener
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