Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 1) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and not uncommon Habitats : Grassland, edges of woodland, scrub, fens and gardens Flight Period : Single-brooded; late May to early September Larval foodplants : On the roots of dandelions (Taraxacum) Morley's Final Catalogue : Rarely seen, though doubtless common. Felixstow in July 1902 (Gbs; Hemley (Wlr, EMM. 1904, 80); Shrubland in 1930 (Whit); Flixton, and a few at Aldeburgh (Ctw); Glemham Magna (Bloomfield); Hacheston (Hkr); Lowestoft (Crf). One sitting on Freckenham church, near Mildenhall, in June 1915 (Mly). Wingspan details : Wingspan male 17-22mm, female 16-19mm Identification
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Thetford, Norfolk (23.vi.2005) © Lee Gregory
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