Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 3) Distribution and abundance : Local Habitats : Heathland, fens, marshes and gardens Flight Period : Single-brooded; mid-June to July Larval foodplants : Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare), in the seed-heads Morley's Final Catalogue : By no means rare, in east or west. Felixstow, Bawdsey and near Hemley (EMM. 1904, 80); Orford in July 1902 (Gibbs), Aldeburgh (Ctw) and Southwold in 1933 (Wlr), Benacre 1936 (Gd). Near Timworth in 1911 (Nurse); Tuddenham (Wrt), two specimens in July 1903 (Sparke); Brandon (Barrett). At Monks Soham light in August 1953 (Mly). Wingspan details : Wingspan 22-27mm Identification
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