Morley's Final Catalogue: Usually on coast-sandhills, mainly in south-west England. With us it is 'very rare'. Bred from a larva taken near Landguard Fort about 1865; the food-plant, Euphorbia paralias, was then abundant there but is now lost (Mr Garrett of Ipswich).

Recent Suffolk Status: Becoming a more regular migrant species to the county. Larvae found at a few sites in recent years.

Life history: Multi-brooded in its native range in Europe. Suffolk records mainly in the summer.

Identification: Similar to Bedstraw and Striped hawks. Striped hawk has distinctive white veins on the forewing. Bedstraw hawk is darker, with a narrower forewing streak.

Habitats: Coastal grassland and shingle, gardens.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 7 (12%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1865. Last Recorded in 2025. Additional Stats

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