Davey, P., 2009: A very rare immigrant species first seen in Britain in 1993 and just a handful of times subsequently, the larva feeding on sallow and willow (Salix spp.) and poplar (Populus sp.). Abroad, this species is found across much of southern, central and eastern Europe and across Scandinavia. In Dorset, the moth has been seen on one occasion: Weymouth, at MV light on 3 September 2005 (Dr P Sterling). This arrival of this example coincided with a south-easterly airflow from the region... Read More

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (3%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 2005. Last Recorded in 2005. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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