Norfolk status Common and widespread Autumnal species. Quite variable in colour. Found in grassland, arable fields, coastal sand-dunes and cliffs, open woodland, heathland, fens and gardens.
Very similar to Sandhill Rustic, found at coastal locations in Suffolk, and the rare migrant Dumeril's Rustic. Neither have been recorded in Norfolk.
Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats