Morley's Final Catalogue: Essentially a sylvan species. Stowmarket and Bentley (Crewe and other early collectors); Belstead (Lingwood). This beautiful moth used to flit about birch bushes in Bentley Woods, as numerously as it does in the New Forest, during at least the decade 1893-1904; then pheasants were introduced, and our eyes are gladdened with its presence no more. Unrecorded elsewhere; but seen during 1894 in Holbrook Park (Morley), where we sincerely hope it yet survives.
Recent Suffolk Status: Extinct in Suffolk. Becoming very rare nationally, especially in southern England.
Life history: Single-brooded. Day flyer.
Identification: Unmistakeable.
Habitat: Open woodland and rides with young Birch growth in southern England.
Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.
Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1893. Last Recorded in 1894. Additional Stats
