Despite the few grid squares on the distribution map provided for
this moth, it is certainly a very much under-recorded species in
Nottinghamshire. There are some difficulties in identification between
this and other species, but it is easily attracted to artificial
pheremone lures placed around stands of Blackthorn and in fruit
orchards. The use of lures, should ultimately prove this moth is common.
The one below was netted around Blackthorn by Phil Cadman and Ian Hunt
at the Idle Valley NR in July 2021. |