A resident species, this moth usually occurs singly, occasionally sparingly, in a wide rang of habitats. Very local and distinctly episodic in appearance. Widespread, but missing from large areas. A single brooded species flying mainly from early September to early October. The larvae feed on lime. (Pratt, 2011)

Findon Valley, 24 ix 2016
Photo: Mike Snelling

Henfield, 07 x 2018
Photo: Paula Blake

Wildflower Barn, Herstmonceux, 09 ix 2020
Photo: Mike Mullis

Warnham, 21 ix 2020
Photo: David Bridges

Lindfield, 15 ix 2014
Photo: Bob Foreman

Findon Valley, 26 ix 2011
Photo: Mike Snelling

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Distribution at 1km scale

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Phenology (adult)

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Phenology (larval)

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