Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Local
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 2) Distribution and abundance : Local, but can be common where it occurs Habitats : Mature oak woodland Flight Period : Single-brooded; February to March Larval foodplants : Pedunculate oak Comments : A species that has greatly increased in recent years Final Catalogue : Much overlooked before 1890, or now a great deal more frequent. Then known from only Bentley (Garret, Ml), Needham (L) and on oak-trunks in Ickworth Park (Suff. Inst. iv, 1870, 221). Later taken at light in Copdock rectory (Hkg), and quite freely both on tree-trunks in Bentley Woods and at light in Ipswich, March. Wingspan details : Forewing 15-17mm, Wingspan male 35-37mm, female wingless Identification
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Ipswich, Suffolk (ii.2004) © N Sherman
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