Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 1) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and common Habitats : In a wide variety, including woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens, heathland, grassland and fens Flight Period : Single-brooded; May to August; reported partial second brood in September to October does not appear to have been noted in the county Larval foodplants : Various broad-leaved trees and shrubs - found locally on elm, lime, Rowan, hawthorns Morley's Final Catalogue : Referring to Dark Dagger and Grey Dagger The former, which was bred at Falkenham in May 1900 (Mly), is usually considered the rarer; but its British distribution centres here, so in Suffolk they appear equally frequent and widespread from Ipswich to Gorleston and Bury: no Breck records. Wingspan details : Forewing 17-20mm, Wingspan 34-45mm Identification
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Ipswich, Suffolk (viii.2003) © N Sherman
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