Status Rare. Widespread but local in Scotland, northern England, the north Midlands and Wales.
Most recent confirmed records from only one site in Norfolk at West Runton Heath, where first recorded in 1997. It was recorded again at the same site in 2004, and after a gap of 10 years, recorded in the same area in 2024.
Barrett [VCH 1901] Noctua dahlii, Hb. "Aldeby, Denton, Wootton, Horning ; scarce"
Larva feeds on various woody plants and herbaceous plants, including Bilberry, Bramble, Sallow, Silver Birch and Downy Birch.Verification Grade Comment: No recent records  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 8 (11%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1873. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |