Morley's Final Catalogue: Fairly common; most usually dug as pupae in winter, and generally distributed.
Recent Suffolk Status: Common.
Life history: Single-brooded. Records from January and February in Suffolk. Common at light and also found on Sallow blossom.
Identification: A very variable species in colour and forewing shape. Lead-coloured drab is normally smaller, has a more rounded forewing and feathered antennae in the male. Northern drab is also smaller, has a pointed forewing and has a darker brown central band, although this can be quite faint in Suffolk specimens of that species.
Habitat: Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens.
Recorded in 54 (93%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2026. Additional Stats
