A local and uncommon resident.

A species of marshes, fens, canal and riverbanks where the foodplants grow.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults are attracted to light.

Note could be confused with Smoky Wainscot but the thin, pale-edged dark line on the collar (view from the front) should distinguish it. The underside if the hindwing has a central black dot which Common Wainscot doesn't have.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 28 (20%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1912. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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