Status
Local.
Grassland, heathland, meadows.
Day-flying moth, flying only in sunshine.
Mainly in the Brecks and north to the coast.
English name refers to the forewing markings, which appear to show an old lady or witch's head, refering to 'Old Mother Shipton', the 16th century Yorkshire witch!
(Note 2022 name change to Callistege mi)Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023. |