A Nationally Scarce species present across parts of the southern half of the UK. Found very locally in our region, restricted mainly to areas of waste ground where the food-plant is allowed to thrive without control. Where present the moth does come to light at night but most records are of individuals disturbed during the daytime.  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 13 (17%) of 78 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1981. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) |