Originally thought to be a dark form of Prays fraxinella, after DNA barcoding it was added to the British list as a distinct species in 2013. While it is probably still under recorded, it is a common resident where the foodplant is present.
Early stages have yet to be differentiated from Prays fraxinella.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 38 (27%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1977. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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