A rare and declining resident.

A species of gardens and allotments. It is more a lowland moth than the Northern Spinach.

Overwinters as an egg while adults fly at dusk and are attracted to light.

Note Similar to Northern Spinach but it has a distinctive resting position, similar to that of Barred Straw.

Recorded in 66 (47%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1899. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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