Norfolk status
Unknown. Former resident, rediscovered in 2024.

Until September 2024 this species was believed to be extinct in the UK, with Snettisham Carstone Quarry the last known locality in Britain.

Larval searches in the Snettisham area have been carried out several times in recent years without success.

In 2024 an adult specimen was trapped at Stoke Holy Cross (D. Jones, 02/09/24) Further studies in the area have revealed possible larval feeding signs on Hoary Mullein and more adult moths.

The larvae feed on Verbascum leaves. In Britain it was last found on Verbascum pulverulentum - Hoary Mullein.

First UK specimens taken near Norwich by W. Wing in 1853. C.G. Barrett even notes in 1873 "Common on Verbascum pulverulentum". There are no subsequent records until larvae found at Snettisham in May 1967 by Chalmers-Hunt and A. Maitland Emmet. The species was last recorded there in 1971. It was thought that adverse weather conditions eliminated the species.

[MBGBI Vol4.2 p221]

Verification Grade Comment: Considered Extinct

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1853. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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