Moths of Suffolk
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National Status :
Notable Nb; suspected immigrant
Local Status : Rare immigrant (SMP Status 3) Habitats : Damp woodland, particularly with old stands of birch, wooded heathland, gardens Flight Period : Single-brooded; June to July with occasional partial second brood in September Larval foodplants : fungi growing on rotting trees, particularly birches and pines. The more common types of fungi include Coriolus versicolor, Hirschioporus abietina, Piptoporus betulinus Records : Ipswich (A Prichard, 10.viii.2000), Landguard (N Odin, 3.viii.2002), Hollesley (N Mason, 11.vii.2007) Comments : Could potentially be resident, given its habitat requirements but there is no current proof of this Morley's Final Catalogue : Not listed as Suffolk Aston's Additions : Noted by Mr. Morley as very rare. The Suffolk specimen was taken at Walberswick light by Professor J. V. Dacie on August 2nd, 1959 (Trans. S.N.S., Vol. XI, pt. III, p. 256). Wingspan details : Forewing 11-14mm, Wingspan 24-30mm Identification
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Covert Wood, Kent (17.vii.2007) © Stuart Read
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