Norfolk status
Fairly Common and widespread in recent years.

Nationally Scarce, distinctive Gelechiid moth.
Dry sandy areas, vegetated coastal shingle, grassland, waste ground, dry pastures and sand-dunes.

Old East Norfolk VC27 records, the first for West Norfolk VC28 at Upwell in 2008 (24/07/08 by Dr P. Millard)

The larvae feed on Dock, particularly Curled Dock.

Several recent records.

Recorded in 41 (55%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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