Status Local. Mostly recorded in the Broads or North Norfolk coastal locations on marshland and damp heaths, coastal vegetated shingle, fens, heathland and scrub. The larvae feed on marshland grasses, including Common Reed, Purple Moor-grass and Reed Canary-grass.
More rounded wings than similar related species.Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1873. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |