A Nationally Scarce moth found across large parts of England. Rare in our region, currently associated with a very small number of calcareous grassland sites. Could be confused with Aethes piercei which some authorities regard as a larger form of the same species.

Verification Grade Comment: Size and habitat details essential

Recorded in 9 (12%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1939.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)