Status Migrant / Recent colonist.
Recent colonist, first recorded at Walberton, West Sussex in November 1984, this species has since become increasingly common in parts of southern England. Now established along the south coast, Essex and Suffolk (first recorded in 2010).
Recorded at Bradwell, Norfolk (VC25 Suffolk) in 2011. (Keith Knights, 04/10/11) New for Norfolk in 2016 at Sheringham (G&J Dunmore, 15/10/16) New for VC28 in 2018 at Great Cressingham (C. McGaw, 11/10/18)
Larvae first recorded in 2024 at Walpole Highway (S. West)Recorded in 26 (35%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2016. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |