Locally fairly common resident on heathland, moorland, and mosses in the north of the region.

Calluna vulgaris with larva feeding from August to May, overwintering in a dense, silken web.

Flies over young heather on sunny days and comes to light.

Recorded in 14 (10%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1886. Last Recorded in 2017. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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